Analytics Buddy
A simple and quick way to add Google Analytics to your WordPress site.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Analytics Buddy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| do not track | >100 |
| >100 | |
| tracking | >100 |
About Analytics Buddy
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Collecting data about your site visitors is crucial in order to grow your site. One of the most common tools to do this is Google Analytics.
Quickly add Google Analytics to your site. Copy and paste your tracking ID from Google Analytics to the new “Analytics Buddy” page in the “Settings” menu and you’re done!
Just a simple and quick way to add Google Analytics to your WordPress site.
Our simple settings allow you to:
- Exclude logged in users from your analytics
- Use the anonymize ip setting to turn on Google Analytics IP Anonymization
- Honor the do not track headers found in some browsers
Make Suggestions Or Contribute
We are on GitHub!
Changelog
1.0.2 (October 28, 2019)
- Ensures compatibility with recent versions of WordPress
- Switches links to go to new site
1.0.1 (June 15, 2018)
- Modifies text in plugin and readme
1.0.0 (June 1, 2018)
- Initial Release
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FAQ
Analytics Buddy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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