# Friendly Analytics

> Friendly Analytics has 10+ active installs and 148 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Friendly Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds the tracking code for Friendly Analytics to your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,701
- **Downloads (30 days):** 148 (+6.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 2, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Friendly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/friendlych/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/friendly-analytics/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,090 |
| [anonymization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anonymization/) | #2 | 4 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 483 |
| [tracking code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking-code/) | #15 | 22 |
| [web analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-analytics/) | #12 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,625 |
| anonymization | >100 | 195 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| tracking code | >100 | 6,001 |
| web analytics | >100 | 2,053 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 (1,011) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,152) | Sep 16, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Friendly Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Friendly Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Friendly Analytics?
Friendly Analytics is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,701 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Friendly Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Friendly Analytics is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Friendly Analytics need?
Friendly Analytics requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Friendly Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on February 2, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Friendly Analytics?
Friendly Analytics is developed and maintained by Friendly.

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


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