Header Footer Code Manager vs GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Header Footer Code Manager
B-
600K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
C+
400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureHeader Footer Code ManagerGA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
Active Installs600K+400K+
User Rating4.9/54.9/5
Speed ScoreB-C+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.6.205.6.20
Last Updated2026-01-222026-02-09
Total Downloads8.3M+9.6M+
Verdict
FasterHeader-footer-code-manager
More FeaturesHeader-footer-code-manager
Overall WinnerHeader-footer-code-manager
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Frequently Asked Questions

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