# stats4wp

> stats4wp has <10 active installs, a 1/5 rating from 2 reviews and 256 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** stats4wp works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**This plugin gives you the complete information on your website's visitors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 7,879
- **Downloads (30 days):** 256 (+40.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Franck VANHOUCKE (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vanhoucke/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stats4wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,088 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |
| [statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistics/) | >100 | 295 |
| [stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats/) | >100 | 182 |
| [Visit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visit/) | #11 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,593 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,513 |
| statistics | >100 | 3,167 |
| stats | >100 | 2,592 |
| Visit | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 (1,011) | Sep 21, 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 (3,152) | Sep 16, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 600K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is stats4wp free?
Yes. stats4wp is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is stats4wp safe to use in 2026?
stats4wp works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use stats4wp?
stats4wp is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,879 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 256 times in the last 30 days.

### Does stats4wp work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested stats4wp up to WordPress 7.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does stats4wp need?
stats4wp requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was stats4wp last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on September 5, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes stats4wp?
stats4wp is developed and maintained by Franck VANHOUCKE.

### What are the best alternatives to stats4wp?
The most popular alternatives to stats4wp are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stats4wp/ · Generated 2026-10-03 04:25 UTC by PageForge