Tiny gtag.js Analytics
Adds the required script tags for gtag.js, a.k.a. the Google tag, to your site's HTML.
Use with caution
Tiny gtag.js Analytics works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Tiny gtag.js Analytics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | #91 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Tiny gtag.js Analytics
From the official readme · v3.1.0Description
A simple, light, ad-free plugin to enable Google’s global site tag. This enables analytics and conversion tracking via gtag.js on your WordPress site. You can customise it by adding extra JavaScript, and further extend the plugin’s functionality using the provided tiny_gtag_js_analytics_output hook.
Installation
- Upload the entire, extracted plugin directory to the
wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Go to Settings > gtag.js, add your Analyics and/or AdWords IDs, and save.
- Clear caches of any optimisation plugins, or CDNs you use on your site, if any.
Changelog
3.1.0
- Added option to limit tracking to visitors and selected roles.
- Added option to delay main script output until
</body>. - Higher min. required versions of WP and PHP.
3.0.1
- Fixed crash on first settings save.
3.0.0
- Support for GA4 IDs.
- Changed inputs to
tiny_gtag_js_analytics_outputfilter hook, update any integration accordingly. (Does not affect typical plugin usage.)
2.0.0
- Support for AdWords IDs.
- Made tracking ID(s) available to other scripts via
tinyGtagJsOptionsglobal variable. - Link to settings from Plugins page.
- Support output after
<body>as recommended by Google. - Fixed filter hook.
- Fixed i18n.
1.0.1
- Better form validation.
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FAQ
Tiny gtag.js Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is Tiny gtag.js Analytics free?
Yes. Tiny gtag.js Analytics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tiny gtag.js Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Tiny gtag.js Analytics works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tiny gtag.js Analytics?
Tiny gtag.js Analytics is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,727 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tiny gtag.js Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Tiny gtag.js Analytics is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Tiny gtag.js Analytics need?
Tiny gtag.js Analytics requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Tiny gtag.js Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on October 29, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes Tiny gtag.js Analytics?
Tiny gtag.js Analytics is developed and maintained by Roy Orbitson.
What are the best alternatives to Tiny gtag.js Analytics?
The most popular alternatives to Tiny gtag.js Analytics are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).
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