# Simplest Analytics

> Simplest Analytics has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simplest Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**Simple webanalytics stored in the own database without setting cookies.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,288
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (-9.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stefan Klaes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codenlassen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplest-analytics/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,148 |
| [cookieless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookieless/) | #3 | 37 |
| [statistic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistic/) | #1 | 14 |
| [tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking/) | #54 | 460 |
| [video tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-tracking/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 8,036 |
| cookieless | #30 | 158 |
| statistic | >100 | 3,367 |
| tracking | >100 | 10,000 |
| video tracking | >100 | 1,575 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,155) | 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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 Simplest Analytics free?
Yes. Simplest Analytics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simplest Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Simplest Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simplest Analytics?
Simplest Analytics is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,288 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simplest Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Simplest Analytics is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Simplest Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on March 27, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Simplest Analytics?
Simplest Analytics is developed and maintained by Stefan Klaes.

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


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