Simple Tag Manager
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!
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Tag Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| install | >100 |
| manager | >100 |
| setup | >100 |
| tag | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Simple Tag Manager
From the official readme · v1.2Description
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!
Installation
Installing this plugin is very simple:
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Simple Tag Manager screen to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.2
- Added support to automatic tracking code
1.1
- Using Bootstrap to style the settings page
- Added support to translations
- Added support for Google Analytics and Custom Codes
1.0
- The first version of Simple Tag Manager
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FAQ
Simple Tag Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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 157 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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