# Parse.ly

> Parse.ly has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 1.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Parse.ly works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**The Parse.ly plugin facilitates real-time and historical analytics to your content through a platform designed and built for digital publishing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 101,237
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,488 (-28.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.24.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Parse.ly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/parsely/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-parsely/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | #95 | 1,082 |
| [content marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-marketing/) | #7 | 40 |
| [parsely](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parsely/) | #1 | 1 |
| [statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistics/) | #30 | 293 |
| [stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats/) | #25 | 181 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,544 |
| content marketing | #92 | 3,606 |
| parsely | #1 | 1 |
| statistics | >100 | 3,147 |
| stats | >100 | 2,591 |

## Version adoption

- 3.24: 66.2%
- 3.23: 11%
- 3.16: 9.9%
- Other: 12.9%

## 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 (3,151) | 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) | Sep 19, 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/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,231) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Parse.ly safe to use in 2026?
Parse.ly works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Parse.ly?
Parse.ly is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 101,237 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 1,488 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Parse.ly work with WordPress 7.1?
Parse.ly is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Parse.ly last updated?
The latest version, 3.24.1, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Parse.ly?
Parse.ly is developed and maintained by Parse.ly.

### What are the best alternatives to Parse.ly?
The most popular alternatives to Parse.ly 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/wp-parsely/ · Generated 2026-10-01 00:04 UTC by PageForge