# Google Reader Stats

> Google Reader Stats has 10+ active installs and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Reader Stats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds the Google Reader Stats to your blog. GRS measures the +1s and views count of each blog feed item on Google Reader and displays it on your blog . The GRS Widget enables readers to easily see the blog’s…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 8,663
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (-2.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** moallemi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/moallemi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-reader-stats/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 601 |
| [Google Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-reader/) | #5 | 8 |
| [stat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stat/) | #12 | 13 |
| [statistic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistic/) | #7 | 14 |
| [stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats/) | >100 | 182 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| Google Reader | >100 | 1,073 |
| stat | >100 | 2,592 |
| statistic | >100 | 3,172 |
| stats | >100 | 2,592 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 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 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (267) | Sep 29, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | May 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Reader Stats free?
Yes. Google Reader Stats is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google Reader Stats safe to use in 2026?
Google Reader Stats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Reader Stats?
Google Reader Stats is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,663 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google Reader Stats work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Reader Stats is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google Reader Stats last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on November 4, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Google Reader Stats?
Google Reader Stats is developed and maintained by moallemi.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Reader Stats?
The most popular alternatives to Google Reader Stats are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-stats/ · Generated 2026-10-03 13:31 UTC by PageForge