WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative vs Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
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600K+ installs · 4.1/5 rating
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Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes
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300K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureWP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternativeSimple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes
Active Installs600K+300K+
User Rating4.1/54.9/5
Speed ScoreC+B
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-02-092025-12-18
Total Downloads34.5M+10.9M+
Verdict
FasterSimple-history
More FeaturesWp-statistics
Overall WinnerSimple-history
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative or Simple History u2013 Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Simple History u2013 Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative or Simple History u2013 Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes?
Simple History u2013 Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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