# GW Live Visitors

> GW Live Visitors has 40+ active installs and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GW Live Visitors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Real-time visitor stats and trends in your dashboard. Fast, private and focused on short-term insights.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 734
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Green Website (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greenwebsite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gw-live-visitors/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,149 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 531 |
| [live visitors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-visitors/) | #1 | 6 |
| [realtime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/realtime/) | #5 | 23 |
| [stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats/) | #60 | 184 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 8,077 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| live visitors | >100 | 6,617 |
| realtime | #95 | 364 |
| stats | >100 | 2,705 |

## 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 (1,012) | Oct 5, 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 (3,156) | Sep 16, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (308) | Sep 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,234) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GW Live Visitors free?
Yes. GW Live Visitors is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GW Live Visitors safe to use in 2026?
GW Live Visitors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GW Live Visitors?
GW Live Visitors is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 734 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GW Live Visitors work with WordPress 7.1?
GW Live Visitors is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does GW Live Visitors need?
GW Live Visitors requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GW Live Visitors last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes GW Live Visitors?
GW Live Visitors is developed and maintained by Green Website.

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


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