# Analytics Buddy

> Analytics Buddy has <10 active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Analytics Buddy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A simple and quick way to add Google Analytics to your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,786
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+91.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Frank Corso (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fpcorso/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/analytics-buddy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,138 |
| [do not track](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/do-not-track/) | #1 | 1 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking/) | >100 | 459 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,978 |
| do not track | >100 | 5,307 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| tracking | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,012) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,155) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/) | 300K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [HubSpot All-In-One Marketing – Forms, Popups, Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadin/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (207) | Sep 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (308) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,234) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Analytics Buddy free?
Yes. Analytics Buddy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Analytics Buddy safe to use in 2026?
Analytics Buddy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Analytics Buddy?
Analytics Buddy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,786 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Analytics Buddy work with WordPress 7.1?
Analytics Buddy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Analytics Buddy need?
Analytics Buddy requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Analytics Buddy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 9, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Analytics Buddy?
Analytics Buddy is developed and maintained by Frank Corso.

### What are the best alternatives to Analytics Buddy?
The most popular alternatives to Analytics Buddy are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/analytics-buddy/ · Generated 2026-10-15 20:55 UTC by PageForge