GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress vs Head, Footer and Post Injections: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
C+
400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
VS
Head, Footer and Post Injections
B-
300K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPressHead, Footer and Post Injections
Active Installs400K+300K+
User Rating4.9/54.9/5
Speed ScoreC+B-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.6.207.0
Last Updated2026-02-092026-02-03
Total Downloads9.6M+5.5M+
Verdict
FasterHeader-footer
More FeaturesGa-google-analytics
Overall WinnerHeader-footer

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress or Head, Footer and Post Injections?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Head, Footer and Post Injections scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress or Head, Footer and Post Injections?
Head, Footer and Post Injections is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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