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Seriously Simple Stats

By Craig Hewitt

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Seriously Simple Stats Review - In-Depth Analysis

Track and analyze podcast statistics seamlessly with Seriously Simple Stats. Gain insights into listener engagement and episode performance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

3.6/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.53 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is an add-on for Seriously Simple Podcasting and requires at least v1.13.1 of Seriously Simple Podcasting in order to work.

So you love using Seriously Simple Podcasting to broadcast your content? Well, now you can enjoy the plugin's simplicity while also gathering useful and extensive stats about how people are engaging with your inevitably brilliant content.

Seriously Simple Stats offers integrated analytics for your podcast, giving you access to incredibly useful information about who is listening to your podcast and how they are accessing it.

Primary Features include tracking listen counts for every episode, viewing detailed stats for your podcast, and accessing stats for any selected date range. You can find out exactly which of your episodes are the most popular and how people are listening to your content.

Comparing to Alternatives

Seriously Simple Stats is a straightforward statistics plugin with a focus on simplicity and basic tracking features. It faces competition from several privacy-focused and feature-rich alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface suitable for beginners
Provides basic download tracking useful for podcasters
Supports international characters in series names
Lightweight and privacy-friendly compared to complex analytics tools

Weaknesses

Known issues with inaccurate and irregular statistics including unexplained peaks
Lacks detailed analytics features found in some alternatives
Not compatible with WordPress multisite installations
Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in the past

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating averaging 3.6 out of 5 and about 31% of ratings being 1 or 2 stars, user feedback highlights both appreciation for simplicity and concerns about reliability and compatibility.

Positive highlights

"I love this plugin because it makes things really simple." – robertogcalle
"It's got the basics and works well and is simple." – lancerkind
"Still gives an idea of my stats despite some issues." – clalala

Common complaints

Inaccurate and unreliable statistics with random peaks
Lack of detailed explanations or features
Incompatibility with WordPress multisite
Counting bots before honeypot implementation leading to skewed data

Weaknesses

Unexplained spikes in data affecting reliability
Limited feature set compared to other analytics plugins
Past security vulnerabilities affecting user trust
No multisite support

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin for basic download and visitor statistics, especially podcasters who want simple tracking without complex features.

Not ideal for

Those needing detailed analytics, multisite compatibility, or highly accurate and reliable statistics should consider other plugins due to known issues and limitations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic statistics tracking including download counts and simple graphs, sufficient for users with minimal analytics needs.

Final Verdict

Seriously Simple Stats provides an accessible and straightforward solution for users wanting basic website statistics, particularly podcasters. Its simplicity and ease of use are praised, but the plugin suffers from reliability issues such as inaccurate data spikes and lacks multisite support. Additionally, past security vulnerabilities may concern some users.

While it competes with several privacy-focused alternatives, users requiring more detailed analytics or robust multisite compatibility might find better options elsewhere. The plugin remains a viable choice for those prioritizing simplicity and minimal setup without advanced features or paid upgrades.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Seriously Simple Stats plugin.

analytics

podcast statistics

listener engagement

Screenshots

FAQ

In order to use this plugin you need to have at least v1.13.1 of Seriously Simple Podcasting. If you do not have Seriously Simple Podcasting active or you are using a version older than v1.13.1 then this plugin will do nothing.