WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Which Is Faster for WordPress?

WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
C+
600K+ installs · 4.1/5 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

FeatureWP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternativeExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
Active Installs600K+300K+
User Rating4.1/52.5/5
Speed ScoreC+D+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.0
Requires PHP7.47.2
Last Updated2026-02-092026-02-10
Total Downloads34.5M+50.4M+
Verdict
FasterWp-statistics
More FeaturesWp-statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
Based on our heuristic analysis, WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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