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
C+
400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
D+
300K+ installs · 2.5/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPressExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
Active Installs400K+300K+
User Rating4.9/52.5/5
Speed ScoreC+D+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.0
Requires PHP5.6.207.2
Last Updated2026-02-092026-02-10
Total Downloads9.6M+50.4M+
Verdict
FasterGa-google-analytics
More FeaturesGa-google-analytics
Overall WinnerGa-google-analytics
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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)?
Based on our heuristic analysis, GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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