WordPress Directory

Best Statistics WordPress Plugins

10 plugins · 1.3M combined installs · 4.7/5 avg rating

Statistics plugins give WordPress site owners detailed insights into visitor behaviour, traffic sources, popular content, search terms, and geographic data — either by integrating with external analytics platforms or by recording data locally in the WordPress database. Unlike full analytics suites, statistics plugins often prioritise simplicity and privacy: many are GDPR-compliant by default, require no cookie consent banner, and display clean dashboards directly in the WordPress admin. Statify, Slimstat Analytics, and Independent Analytics are used by publishers, agencies, and privacy-conscious site owners who want actionable data without the complexity of Google Analytics. Understanding which pages drive the most traffic and where visitors drop off is foundational to making informed content and conversion decisions.

Comparison

#PluginAuthorActive InstallsRatingReviews
1GA Google AnalyticsJeff Starr400K 4.9158
2Burst StatisticsBurst Statistics B.V.200K 4.9173
3Post Views CounterdFactory200K 4.91,190
4Independent AnalyticsBen Sibley100K 4.8154
5Statifypluginkollektiv100K 4.850
6SlimStat AnalyticsVeronaLabs80K 4.8814
7StatCounterStatCounter70K 4.047
8Koko AnalyticsDanny van Kooten60K 5.0220
9Connect Matomo (WP-Matomo, WP-Piwik)matomoteam60K 4.595
10Visitor Traffic Real Time Statisticswp-buy40K 4.2232