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
A-400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Head, Footer and Post Injections |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +0 ms | +8 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +12 ms | +15 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +10 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +6 ms | +-4 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +0 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress | Head, Footer and Post Injections |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 400K+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | B- |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-03 |
| Total Downloads | 9.6M+ | 5.5M+ |
Verdict
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