Friendly Analytics
This plugin adds the tracking code for Friendly Analytics to your website.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Friendly Analytics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| anonymization | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
| tracking code | >100 |
| web analytics | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Friendly Analytics
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
This plugin adds the tracking code for Friendly Analytics to your website.
Friendly Analytics is a professional web analytics solution that is friendly to your website visitors by respecting their privacy.
Installation
- Install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen, or upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/friendly-analytics’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings->Friendly Analytics to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
1.0.1
- Minor fixes
1.0.2
- Minor fixes
1.0.3
- Minor fixes
1.0.4
- Minor fixes including a change in URL
- Made it easier for users to choose their server location
1.0.5
- Fixed a bug with server location
Screenshots
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FAQ
Friendly Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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