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Simple Google Analytics Tracking

by Dustyn Doyle · 1,000+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 116 months (last release 19 Apr 2017).

59/ 100 Canary Score

Capped at 59 while a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Simple Google Analytics Tracking
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
Support70
Reputation70

How the score works

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 116 months (last release 19 Apr 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.19 Apr 2018Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 24 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.

Maintenance

Last release
10 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.7 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter for Simple Google Analytics Tracking
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 19 Apr 2017. Tested up to 4.7, 24 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Source: Wordfence Intelligence.

Reputation

Lifetime rating 5.0 from 9 ratings. Quarterly trends appear as new reviews arrive.

Rating distribution
5 star9
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

1,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.

Weekly downloads, last 27 weeks
Weekly downloads for Simple Google Analytics Tracking
4 May 20269
11 May 202625
18 May 202619
25 May 202624
1 Jun 202617
8 Jun 202627
15 Jun 202615
22 Jun 202615
29 Jun 202629
6 Jul 202634
13 Jul 202619
20 Jul 202635
27 Jul 202631
3 Aug 202637
10 Aug 202632
17 Aug 202633
24 Aug 202629
31 Aug 202629
7 Sep 202629
14 Sep 202651
21 Sep 202650
28 Sep 202640
5 Oct 202641
12 Oct 202640
19 Oct 202678
26 Oct 202676
2 Nov 202614

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 60% above the 27-week average.

Healthier alternatives

Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.

Post Views CounterScore 93 · 100,000+Page Visits Counter - LiteScore 93 · 5,000+GA Google Analytics - Connect Google Analytics to WordPressScore 92 · 400,000+Matomo Analytics - Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPressScore 92 · 100,000+Microsoft ClarityScore 91 · 200,000+

Facts

Version1.3
AuthorDustyn Doyle
Added24 Feb 2015
Last updated19 Apr 2017
Active installs1,000+
Requires WordPress3.8
Tested up to4.7.39
Requires PHPnot stated
CategoryAnalytics & Reporting > Google Analytics Integration
Tagsgoogle, simple, tracking, analytics, google analytics

Questions

Is Simple Google Analytics Tracking still maintained?

Simple Google Analytics Tracking was last updated on 19 Apr 2017. Its Canary status is At risk.

Is Simple Google Analytics Tracking safe?

Simple Google Analytics Tracking has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 0 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is At risk.

Who owns Simple Google Analytics Tracking?

The wordpress.org author is Dustyn Doyle. Recent committers: dustyn, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.

What can I use instead of Simple Google Analytics Tracking?

Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: Post Views Counter, Page Visits Counter - Lite, GA Google Analytics - Connect Google Analytics to WordPress, Matomo Analytics - Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress, Microsoft Clarity.

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