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Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests

By webcraftic

Analytics & Reporting / Google Analytics Integration

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin integrates Google Analytics into your website while caching scripts for improved performance. It allows easy setup and customization of tracking codes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.04/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin helps to plug in Google Analytics code to the website pages without affecting the theme code. All you have to do is to enter the tracking code. That is all. Unlike other plugins, this one cares about your website performance and caches Google Analytics scripts.

When you activate and fill in plugin settings, it downloads a remote file named analytics.js and places it in the Cache folder on your hosting server. This file is updated once a day, helping to avoid external requests to the Google remote server and speeding up the website pages. If you want to gain a 100 performance rating on Google Pagespeed Insights, then you will definitely need to cache Google Analytics; otherwise, you will get a warning.

This plugin allows you to place the analytics code in the website header or footer. It also monitors bounce rates by setting up an event triggered after a user spends a certain amount of time on the landing page, ensuring that users are not incorrectly counted as bounces.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin offers a unique approach by caching external requests for Google Analytics, which differentiates it from other plugins in the same category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Caches external Google Analytics requests to improve site performance.
Highly rated with 90% of users giving 5 stars.
No known security vulnerabilities as per latest WPScan report.
Simple and useful functionality focused on local analytics caching.
Regular updates addressing compatibility with new PHP versions.

Weaknesses

No pro version available, limiting advanced features.
Limited functionality compared to full-featured analytics dashboard plugins.
Smaller user base with only 10 total ratings.
Lacks built-in analytics reporting interface.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few complaints, users appreciate the plugin's performance and reliability.

Positive highlights

"It was a terrific idea to add analytics code and optimize it to improve the score in PageSpeed." — vaymen
"New update very pleased me, I’ve been using this plugin for a long time." — alexangel45
"Useful" — osamabinmladen
"Very nice and useful plugin." — Jux071
"Love it!" — jenisen

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to more comprehensive analytics plugins.
No premium version to unlock additional capabilities.
Small number of total reviews limits broader user feedback.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, efficient way to host Google Analytics locally and improve site speed without needing advanced analytics dashboards.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a full-featured analytics plugin with extensive reporting and premium support options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes local hosting of Google Analytics scripts with caching to improve site performance.

Final Verdict

Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests is a well-regarded plugin that excels at improving site speed by caching Google Analytics scripts locally. It has a strong positive reception with no reported security issues and regular updates ensuring compatibility.

While it lacks advanced analytics features and a pro version, it serves its niche effectively. Users wanting simple, performance-focused analytics integration will find it valuable, but those needing comprehensive analytics dashboards should consider alternatives.