Burst Statistics vs ExactMetrics (October 2026)
Updated October 22, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Analytics Plugins top 10: Burst Statistics at #5 and ExactMetrics at #7. Burst Statistics leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Burst Statistics
Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)
Simple, lightweight WordPress analytics with privacy-friendly visitor tracking. Cookieless and GDPR-ready. Setup in seconds, no cookie banner needed.
ExactMetrics
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
Connects Google Analytics with your WordPress site. Displays stats to help you understand your users and site content on a whole new level!
Who leads on what
Burst Statistics leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track.
Burst Statistics ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Analytics Plugins.
Both report 200,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Burst Statistics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 186 reviews, against 2.5 from 1,546 reviews.
ExactMetrics has more reviews behind its score: 1,546 against 186.
Burst Statistics was updated more recently, on October 20, 2026; ExactMetrics on September 16, 2026.
Burst Statistics was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 266,822 times against 82,830.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Burst Statistics
Pick Burst Statistics if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, the review score matters most to you, you want the one shipping releases most recently or you want the one being installed faster right now.
ExactMetrics
Pick ExactMetrics if you want the score backed by more reviews.
Burst Statistics vs ExactMetrics side by side
| Burst Statistics | ExactMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Plugins ranking | #5 | #7 |
| Rating | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 186 | 1,546 |
| Active installs | 200,000+ | 200,000+ |
| Total downloads | 9,010,450 | 52,787,964 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 266,822 | 82,830 |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| First published | Feb 4, 2022 | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
Burst Statistics ratings
ExactMetrics ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Burst Statistics nor ExactMetrics can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Analytics Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Burst Statistics vs ExactMetrics: common questions
Is Burst Statistics better than ExactMetrics?
Burst Statistics leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Burst Statistics ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Analytics Plugins.
Which has more users, Burst Statistics or ExactMetrics?
Burst Statistics ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Analytics Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Burst Statistics or ExactMetrics?
Both report 200,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are Burst Statistics and ExactMetrics free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Burst Statistics may also sell a paid version or add-ons. ExactMetrics may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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