Header Footer Code Manager vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Header Footer Code Manager vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) - MakeWPFast
Header Footer Code Manager
A
600K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
A
300K+ installs · 2.5/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureHeader Footer Code ManagerExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
Active Installs600K+300K+
User Rating4.9/52.5/5
Speed ScoreB-D+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.0
Requires PHP5.6.207.2
Last Updated2026-01-222026-02-10
Total Downloads8.3M+50.4M+
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 ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Header Footer Code Manager scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Header Footer Code Manager or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
Header Footer Code Manager is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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