MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Which Is Faster for WordPress?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)
C+2M+ installs · 4.6/5 rating
Overall Winner
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ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
D+300K+ installs · 2.5/5 rating
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) | ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 4.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | D+ |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.0 | WP 6.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-10 |
| Total Downloads | 253.5M+ | 50.4M+ |
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
Based on our heuristic analysis, MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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