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Яндекс Метрика

By Konstantin Kovshenin

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Яндекс Метрика Review - In-Depth Analysis

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

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

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

Яндекс Метрика is a popular analytics plugin with several notable alternatives offering similar tracking capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Minimal and clean code implementation
Reliable tracking functionality
No known security vulnerabilities
High user satisfaction with 80% 5-star ratings

Weaknesses

Lacks integration of statistics display within WordPress admin
Does not hide itself from administrators or logged-in users
No widget support as requested by some users
Settings page is not immediately obvious after activation

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with 80% of users awarding 5 stars, though a small minority express dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Minimal and neat code does exactly what is needed." - Mario62rus
"Convenient but could be more intuitive to access settings." - snrTerco
"Works well, just wish it showed stats in admin area." - ignashov
"Counter installs but does not display on site page." - sergor

Common complaints

Plugin is poorly coded and lacks widget functionality.

Weaknesses

No widget support
Settings are not user-friendly or immediately accessible
Does not hide tracking from admins or logged-in users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and lightweight analytics plugin with reliable tracking and minimal code footprint.

Not ideal for

Those who want integrated statistics display within WordPress admin, widget support, or advanced user interface features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Yandex Metrika tracking capabilities with minimal configuration.

Final Verdict

Яндекс Метрика is a solid choice for users wanting a simple and effective analytics plugin without extra frills. It boasts high user satisfaction and no known security issues, making it reliable for basic tracking needs.

However, it lacks some usability features like admin dashboard statistics and widget support, which may lead some users to consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value as a free plugin for straightforward analytics integration.

Other Notable Features

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

Yandex Metrica

Analytics

Stats

FAQ

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