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Яндекс Метрика

By Konstantin Kovshenin

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Яндекс Метрика Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily integrate Yandex Metrica into your WordPress site without editing theme files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.94/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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 allows you to easily insert the Yandex Metrica tracking code into your website. You do not need to edit your theme files, and the tracker will continue to work even if you change your active theme.

After activating the plugin, go to the Settings - Yandex Metrica section to insert your tracking code. Please note that to edit the tracking code, you need administrator rights on your WordPress site (or super administrator rights in Multisite mode).

Comparing to Alternatives

Yandex Metrika plugin offers basic integration with Yandex analytics but lacks some advanced features found in similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and minimalistic code implementation
Easy to install and configure
Reliable tracking functionality

Weaknesses

Does not display statistics within WordPress admin
Lacks ability to hide tracking from administrators and logged-in users
No widget support for easier placement
Limited user interface enhancements

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's simplicity and some usability shortcomings.

Positive highlights

'Минимальный и аккуратный код плагина делает ровно то, что нужно.' - Mario62rus
'Удобно, но неочевидно, что код надо вставить в меню “настройки”.' - snrTerco
'Счетчик ставиться, но на странице сайта не отображается.' (working counter) - sergor

Common complaints

Cannot hide plugin from administrators and registered users - ogonkov
No visible statistics in admin panel - ignashov
Lacks widget functionality - User966

Weaknesses

Poor user interface with no direct admin stats display
No option to hide tracking for certain user roles
Limited customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and lightweight Yandex Metrika integration without needing in-dashboard analytics or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those wanting detailed analytics within WordPress, widget support, or options to hide tracking from specific user roles.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic Yandex Metrika tracking integration with minimal setup and no additional premium features.

Final Verdict

Yandex Metrika plugin is a simple and effective tool for adding Yandex analytics tracking to WordPress sites, ideal for users who want minimal fuss and basic functionality.

However, it lacks advanced features such as admin dashboard statistics, widget support, and user role-based hiding, which may limit its appeal for more demanding users.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Яндекс Метрика plugin.

Yandex Metrica

Analytics

Stats

FAQ

Распакуйте архив с плагином
Загрузите папку с плагином в директорию /wp-content/plugins/ на вашем сервере
Активируйте плагин Яндекс Метрика в разделе Плагины в панели администрирования WordPress
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