Painless Analytics
Simplified web analytics focused on the metrics that matter most.
Solid choice
Painless Analytics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Painless Analytics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| metrics | >100 |
| painless analytics | #3 |
| statistics | >100 |
| stats | >100 |
About Painless Analytics
From the official readme · v0.9.17Description
Painless Analytics is a new web analytics service that reports the metrics that matter the most.
Note: This plugin interacts with the Painless Analytics API to retrieve and include analytics tracking code on your website. By using this plugin, your site communicates with the Painless Analytics service. Please refer to their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use to learn more.
An account (FREE or paid) from Painless Analytics is required to use this plugin
Additional Info
This plugin simplifies the implementation of Painless Analytics web analytics service onto a website. This plugin requires a valid Painless Analytics link code in order to function.
Painless Analytics does not track personal identifiable information (PII) or use cookies. Painless Analytics JavaScript code is loaded asynchronously, it does not interfere with other page operations or cause page loading delays.
Contributors
Angelo Mandato, Founder and CTO of Painless Analytics – Plugin author
Installation
Automatic Plugin Installation
Install using the built-in plugin installer:
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Type in “Painless Analytics” in Search Plugins box.
- Find “Painless Analytics” in the search results.
- Click Install Now to install the WordPress Plugin.
- Click Activate to activate it.
- Go to Painless Analytics settings page to setup tracking.
Manual Plugin Installation
- Download this plugin to your computer.
- Extract the plugin zip file (or compressed folder).
- With your FTP program, upload the plugin folder to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online.
- Go to Plugins screen and find “Painless Analytics” plugin in the list.
- Click Activate to activate it.
- Go to Painless Analytics settings page to setup tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Does Painless Analytics replace or conflict with Google Analytics?
No, you can use Google Analytics with Painless Analytics.
Does Painless Analytics work with Google Tag Manager?
Yes. Instead of installing this plugin you could add Painless Analytics to GTM, though we do not recommend that.
Where do I get a Painless Analytics embed code?
Painless Analytics embed codes are available at painlessanalytics.com. FREE and paid plans are available. Each embed code is unique to each website registered at Painless Analytics.
Does this replace other web analytics?
No! If you already have analytics setup with other tools or services we strongly suggest you them in place. Painless Analytics is intended to make your life easier, but if it doesn’t help you, no worries.
Changelog
None at this time.
0.9.17
- 2026-09-13
- Tested with WordPress 7.1
0.9.16
- 2026-05-24
- Tested with WordPress 7.0
0.9.15
- 2025-12-16
- Tested with WordPress 6.9
0.9.14
- 2025-04-21
- Updated CHANGELOG.md (follow up after 0.9.13 release)
- This version did not need to be released to WordPress.org
0.9.13
- 2025-04-21
- Tested with WordPress 6.8
Complete Changelog
See the changelog on GitHub.org.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Painless Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Painless Analytics free?
Yes. Painless Analytics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Painless Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Painless Analytics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Painless Analytics?
Painless Analytics is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,716 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 210 times in the last 30 days.
Does Painless Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Painless Analytics up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.
What PHP version does Painless Analytics need?
Painless Analytics requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Painless Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.17, was released on September 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Painless Analytics?
Painless Analytics is developed and maintained by Painless Analytics.
What are the best alternatives to Painless Analytics?
The most popular alternatives to Painless Analytics are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).
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