# VisitStats

> VisitStats has 90+ active installs and 136 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** VisitStats works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Privacy-first site analytics for self-hosted sites. No cookies, no Google, no data leaves your server. Stats live in your own database.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 523
- **Downloads (30 days):** 136 (+6.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** james333 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/james333/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/visitstats/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,148 |
| [cookieless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookieless/) | #4 | 37 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 612 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #87 | 520 |
| [statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistics/) | #71 | 311 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 8,036 |
| cookieless | #24 | 158 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,846 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| statistics | >100 | 3,368 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 VisitStats free?
Yes. VisitStats is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is VisitStats safe to use in 2026?
VisitStats works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VisitStats?
VisitStats is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 523 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VisitStats work with WordPress 7.1?
VisitStats is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was VisitStats last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.6, was released on May 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes VisitStats?
VisitStats is developed and maintained by james333.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visitstats/ · Generated 2026-10-17 14:20 UTC by PageForge