# Google Referrer Checker

> Google Referrer Checker has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Referrer Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Google Referrer Checker is based on an idea and script from Russ Jones (@rjonesx) on SEOMoz.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,439
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+70.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 22, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** codyswann (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codyswann/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-referrer-checker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 600 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,611 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| seo | >100 | 8,365 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 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 | [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 (158) | 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 Referrer Checker free?
Yes. Google Referrer Checker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google Referrer Checker safe to use in 2026?
Google Referrer Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Referrer Checker?
Google Referrer Checker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,439 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google Referrer Checker work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Referrer Checker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google Referrer Checker last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.1, was released on February 22, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Google Referrer Checker?
Google Referrer Checker is developed and maintained by codyswann.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Referrer Checker?
The most popular alternatives to Google Referrer Checker 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-referrer-checker/ · Generated 2026-10-05 15:37 UTC by PageForge