Header Footer Code Manager vs WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Header Footer Code Manager vs WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative - MakeWPFast
Header Footer Code Manager
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600K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
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WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
A
600K+ installs · 4.1/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureHeader Footer Code ManagerWP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
Active Installs600K+600K+
User Rating4.9/54.1/5
Speed ScoreB-C+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.6.207.4
Last Updated2026-01-222026-02-09
Total Downloads8.3M+34.5M+
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 WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Header Footer Code Manager scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Header Footer Code Manager or WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative?
Header Footer Code Manager is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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