PostHog for WP – PostHog.com Integration
PostHog for WP - PostHog.com Integration is a simple, lightweight solution for inserting your PostHog.com Snippet code to your WordPress website.
Use with caution
PostHog for WP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PostHog for WP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Post Hog | #1 |
| PostHog | #2 |
| PostHog integration | #1 |
| PostHog WordPress integration | #1 |
| posthog.com | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About PostHog for WP – PostHog.com Integration
From the official readme · v1.4.1Description
PostHog for WP – PostHog.com Integration is a simple, lightweight solution for inserting your PostHog.com Snippet code to your WordPress website.
PostHog is an open-source product analytics platform that helps you understand user behavior. This plugin makes it easy to add PostHog tracking to your WordPress site without editing theme files.
Features:
- Easy setup – just paste your PostHog snippet code
- Enable/disable tracking with one click
- Lightweight and fast
- Compatible with latest WordPress version
- No coding required
Installation
- Upload
posthog-for-wp-posthog-com-integrationto the/wp-content/plugins/directory or install directly through WordPress - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings → PostHog Settings
- Paste your PostHog snippet code from your PostHog project settings
- Enable the tracking and save
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official PostHog plugin?
No, this is a community-maintained plugin that integrates with PostHog.com.
Where can I find out more about PostHog?
For more info go to the official site: PostHog
Where can I get the code snippet from?
Once signed in to PostHog, copy your snippet code from “Project” → “Settings” → “Web” or visit the Settings page
Does this work with WooCommerce?
Yes, the PostHog snippet will track all pages including WooCommerce pages. WooCommerce-specific event tracking will be added in a future update.
Changelog
1.4.1
- Updated: WordPress 7.0 compatibility metadata
- Fixed: i18n text domain now matches plugin slug for Plugin Check
1.4.0
- Updated: WordPress 6.9 compatibility
- Updated: PHP 7.4 minimum requirement
- Improved: Security with proper input sanitization and validation
- Improved: Settings API with proper sanitize callbacks
- Improved: Code quality following WordPress coding standards
- Improved: Accessibility with ARIA labels and proper form structure
- Fixed: Deprecated functions replaced with modern equivalents
- Fixed: Capability checks now use manage_options instead of administrator role
- Fixed: Used WordPress helper functions (checked(), esc_textarea(), etc.)
- Added: Comprehensive PHPDoc comments
- Added: Input validation for PostHog snippet
- Added: Better error messages and user guidance
1.3.0
- Previous stable release
1.0.0
- Initial public release
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FAQ
PostHog for WP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is PostHog for WP free?
Yes. PostHog for WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PostHog for WP safe to use in 2026?
PostHog for WP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PostHog for WP?
PostHog for WP is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,996 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.
Does PostHog for WP work with WordPress 7.1?
PostHog for WP is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does PostHog for WP need?
PostHog for WP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PostHog for WP last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on May 27, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes PostHog for WP?
PostHog for WP is developed and maintained by Saad Malik.
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