# Simple Tag Manager

> Simple Tag Manager has 10+ active installs and 160 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Tag Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Simple Tag Manager is a simple plugin created in order to easily install Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics in your WordPress website. Just copy and paste the property code or the tracking ID and … it’s done!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,455
- **Downloads (30 days):** 160 (+7.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 18, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel Sedmak (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dansed/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-tag-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [install](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/install/) | #10 | 10 |
| [manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manager/) | #40 | 60 |
| [setup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/setup/) | #9 | 14 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| install | >100 | 10,000 |
| manager | >100 | 7,057 |
| setup | >100 | 10,000 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (268) | Oct 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 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) | Oct 12, 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 Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Tag Manager free?
Yes. Simple Tag Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Tag Manager safe to use in 2026?
Simple Tag Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Tag Manager?
Simple Tag Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,455 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 160 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Tag Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Tag Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Tag Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on July 18, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Tag Manager?
Simple Tag Manager is developed and maintained by Daniel Sedmak.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Tag Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Tag Manager 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/simple-tag-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-18 00:10 UTC by PageForge