Simple Site Verify
Simple method of verifying your site via Pinterest, Google, Bing, and Google Analytics. Enter the tracking code provided by each of these services and the plugin will add the appropriate tracking code into the head…
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Simple Site Verify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Site Verify stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bing webmaster | #26 |
| google analytics | >100 |
| google webmaster | #45 |
| >100 | |
| site verify | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple Site Verify
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
Simple method of verifying your site via Pinterest, Google, Bing, and Google Analytics. Enter the tracking code provided by each of these services and the plugin will add the appropriate tracking code into the head section of your sites pages.
Installation
Simply download, install and activate. Enter the tracking codes into the settings page and the tracking html code will be added to your sites pages.
e.g.
- Upload
simple-site-verifyto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add tracking codes on settings page
Changelog
1.0.8
- Added input escaping to address possible Cross Site Exploitation (XSS)
1.0.7
- Added support for Google Analytic’s new GA4, which start with G-
- Continue to have Universal Access (UA-) support, which ends July 1, 2023)
1.0.6
- Slight code and comment cleanup.
1.0.5
- Added support for Yandex.
1.0.4
- Updated code to first check that any verification code has been entered. This prevents empty tags from potentially being created.
1.0.3
- Updated google analytics to only show if the tracking code box is not empty.
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FAQ
Simple Site Verify: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Simple Site Verify free?
Yes. Simple Site Verify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Site Verify safe to use in 2026?
Simple Site Verify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Site Verify?
Simple Site Verify is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,659 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 288 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Site Verify work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Site Verify is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Site Verify last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on September 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Simple Site Verify?
Simple Site Verify is developed and maintained by idowebwork.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Site Verify?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Site Verify are SiteStats Analytics (30+ installs).
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