WordPress Directory
Best Statistics WordPress Plugins
10 plugins · 1.3M combined installs · 4.7/5 avg rating
Statistics plugins give WordPress site owners detailed insights into visitor behaviour, traffic sources, popular content, search terms, and geographic data — either by integrating with external analytics platforms or by recording data locally in the WordPress database. Unlike full analytics suites, statistics plugins often prioritise simplicity and privacy: many are GDPR-compliant by default, require no cookie consent banner, and display clean dashboards directly in the WordPress admin. Statify, Slimstat Analytics, and Independent Analytics are used by publishers, agencies, and privacy-conscious site owners who want actionable data without the complexity of Google Analytics. Understanding which pages drive the most traffic and where visitors drop off is foundational to making informed content and conversion decisions.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GA Google Analytics | Jeff Starr | 400K | ★ 4.9 | 158 |
| 2 | Burst Statistics | Burst Statistics B.V. | 200K | ★ 4.9 | 173 |
| 3 | Post Views Counter | dFactory | 200K | ★ 4.9 | 1,190 |
| 4 | Independent Analytics | Ben Sibley | 100K | ★ 4.8 | 154 |
| 5 | Statify | pluginkollektiv | 100K | ★ 4.8 | 50 |
| 6 | SlimStat Analytics | VeronaLabs | 80K | ★ 4.8 | 814 |
| 7 | StatCounter | StatCounter | 70K | ★ 4.0 | 47 |
| 8 | Koko Analytics | Danny van Kooten | 60K | ★ 5.0 | 220 |
| 9 | Connect Matomo (WP-Matomo, WP-Piwik) | matomoteam | 60K | ★ 4.5 | 95 |
| 10 | Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics | wp-buy | 40K | ★ 4.2 | 232 |