# WP Smart Analytics

> WP Smart Analytics has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Smart Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**WP Smart Analytics provides insights into visitor analytics and provides security to your wordpress installation from the comfort of your WordPress dashboard. This mobile friendly plugin uses only encrypted text files…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,690
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 7, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.0+, PHP 5.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vinod Sebastian (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vinodsebastian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-smart-analytics/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #15 | 16 |
| [behavior](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/behavior/) | #4 | 5 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,623 |
| [visitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visitor/) | #20 | 22 |
| [wp smart analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-smart-analytics/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ban | >100 | 375 |
| behavior | >100 | 5,856 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| visitor | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp smart analytics | >100 | 1,180 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ban/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (27) | Aug 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banhammer/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (19) | Aug 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vpndeals-country-block/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [IP Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-ban/) | 80+ | — | Nov 1, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Admin Country Allowlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-country-allowlist/) | 80+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Wp Restricted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-restricted/) | 40+ | — | Jan 5, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Spam Check for Asgaros](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spam-check-for-asgaros/) | 30+ | — | Jun 18, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [bad_ip WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bad-ip-wp/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 5, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Automatic Ban IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-ban-ip/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [crawler-hunter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-hunter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 27, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Smart Analytics safe to use in 2026?
WP Smart Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Smart Analytics?
WP Smart Analytics is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,690 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Smart Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Smart Analytics is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Smart Analytics need?
WP Smart Analytics requires PHP 5.3.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Smart Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on August 7, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes WP Smart Analytics?
WP Smart Analytics is developed and maintained by Vinod Sebastian.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Smart Analytics?
The most popular alternatives to WP Smart Analytics are WP-Ban (8K+ installs), Banhammer (1K+ installs) and Country Block (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-smart-analytics/ · Generated 2026-10-09 10:47 UTC by PageForge