GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Which Is Faster for WordPress?
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
A400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
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ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
A300K+ installs · 2.5/5 rating
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress | ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 400K+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 4.9/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | D+ |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.6M+ | 50.4M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
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GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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