Connect Matomo – Analytics Dashboard for WordPress
by matomoteam · Analytics
Also makes 1 other plugin · 160K+ installs across the portfolio →
Adds Matomo (former Piwik) statistics to your WordPress dashboard and is also able to add the Matomo Tracking Code to your blog.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
60K+
≈65K estimated
Momentum
+15%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “tracking”, “statistics” and “stats” for “analytics dashboard”, “wordpress dashboard” and “dashboard”. “tracking” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “analytics dashboard” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “statistics” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “wordpress dashboard” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “stats” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “dashboard” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 67 average across 1,826 Analytics plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.7%
of downloads still active
At least 60K of 3.4M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Analytics plugin keeps 1.2%, across 1,007 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Analytics plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 14 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 46 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.0, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 95 reviews, smoothed to 4.36★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 3 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
24%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| matomo your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| piwik | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| piwik pro | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| analytics dashboard | #10 | #15 | down 1 |
| connect | #12 | #17 | up 1 |
| dashboard | #13 | #17 | down 8 |
| wordpress dashboard | #12 | #16 | down 1 |
| page statistics dashboard | #6 | #10 | down 1 |
| analytics your tag | #22 | #18 | down 8 |
| wordpress statistics | #14 | #22 | up 1 |
| stats your tag | #24 | #17 | down 3 |
| statistics your tag | #24 | #22 | down 9 |
| analytic | #16 | #18 | down 2 |
| tracking code | #22 | #18 | — |
| web analytics | #16 | #14 | down 5 |
| blog stats | #17 | #18 | down 2 |
| wordpress analytics | #18 | #20 | down 4 |
| ecommerce analytics | #21 | #19 | down 3 |
| post analytics | #23 | #22 | 0 |
| tracking codes | #23 | #18 | — |
| tracking your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
233 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 202 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “tracking”, “statistics” and “stats” for “analytics dashboard”, “wordpress dashboard” and “dashboard”. “tracking” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “analytics dashboard” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “statistics” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “wordpress dashboard” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “stats” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “dashboard” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “analytics”. Down 8 places since 2026-08-02, now #22. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- Slipping on “statistics”. Down 9 places since 2026-09-18, now #24. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 163.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
14
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.1.12 · 15 Sep 2026
109
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 67% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “60K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 16 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 9 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Denny Müller9mo ago
Very good setup and easy connect to own “Self-Hosted Web Analytics”. I enjoy analyzing the webpage visitors, because it’s more clearly than GA. And of course GDPR friendly (tracking without Cookies).
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ devsaredead2.1y ago
it’s a useless plugin, first because it doesn work and second because it doesn’t follow Matomo’s own steps to include the tracking code. I quote “The token_auth feature as well as Matomo’s HTTP Reporting API is not available in Matomo for WordPress because Matomo supports the WordPress REST API.“ exept without the auth code the plugin doesn’t connect to the site. Not to mention the complete useless of their forum, which ignores basic questions making Matomo just for the experts. So, Matomo is great, their services suck!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ josssv2.6y ago
Good plugin. Nonetheless, considering it is better to be in the safe side a consent banner is a must. It would be great if the tool also adds the function to incorporate the code in the header to support popular consent banners with matomo. Matomo already has made available the code for the most common popular consent banners. Plugins to add code in the headers have the drawback that one cannot really choose the location in the header, and the location seems to make a difference. That the only reason preventing me using Matomo and that is the reason to set 2 stars to the plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ momo-fr3.1y ago
Impossible to connect the sites with the latest version of Matomo, unusable!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ David Degner3.9y ago
This plugin does what it claims very easily. But also gives a lot of options if you want to customize your tracking.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cybeardjm4.2y ago
Once you understand how the plugin works in connection to an “on premise” Matomo, it’s the ideal plugin for Analytics outside GA. Am migrating most of the blogs I manage (8 so far) with good data. Thx!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hardtruth34564.3y ago
Lots of issues. Main issue is no data showing in wordpress. Also zero support even if you buy their packages. We spend close to $2000 and no replies. Based on many posts, this appears to be a bug in plugin. This topic was modified 4 years ago by hardtruth3456.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Pat5.2y ago
Just great ! So easy to use with WordPress, compared to the never eending problem I had with Analytics!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.1.9 Bug fix: correctly check clear parameter value. Bug fix: fix multisite regression caused by certain SQL query generation. Bug fix: correctly save custom variable value when editing posts. 1.1.9
- — Version 1.1.8 Dummy release to force wordpress.org to rebuild the plugin package. 1.1.8
- — Version 1.1.7 Bug fix: correctly escape output used to troubleshoot connection issues. 1.1.7
- — Version 1.1.6 Bug fix: remove redundant urlencode during automatic creation of a new site in the target Matomo in auto-config mode. Bump tested up to version to WP 7. 1.1.6
- — Version 1.1.5 Update Matomo logo and screenshots. Update tracker proxy code with latest changes. Ensure query strings are correctly created when arg_separator.input is not ‘&’. 1.1.5
- — Version 1.1.4 Bug fix: fix URL to settings displayed upon installation. Remove donation form. Several assorted security related fixes. 1.1.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.1.12). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 WP-Matomo Integration (WP-Piwik) <= 1.0.28 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-09-21 CVE-2023-4774 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.28 Patched in 1.0.29
- Patched Medium · 4.4 WP-Piwik <= 1.0.27 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Plugin Display Name ↗2023-05-22 CVE-2023-33211 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.27 Patched in 1.0.28
- 2022-02-07 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects < 1.0.27 Patched in 1.0.27
- Patched High · 7.2 WP-Matomo Integration (WP-Piwik) < 1.0.11 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2016-09-02 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.0.10 Patched in 1.0.11
- 2015-10-13 CVE-2015-9405 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.0.5 Patched in 1.0.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 83 languages, 2 at 90% or more
Plus 59 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Connect Matomo when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Analytics
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Adds Matomo (former Piwik) statistics to your WordPress dashboard and is also able to add the Matomo Tracki..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use this", "if you need").
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,321 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "stats" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-07-20 70K+ → 60K+ down after 59 days in tier
- 2025-05-22 80K+ → 70K+ down after 66 days in tier
- 2025-03-17 70K+ → 80K+ up after 409 days in tier
- 2024-02-02 60K+ → 70K+ up after 1612 days in tier
- 2019-09-04 70K+ → 60K+ down after 1013 days in tier
- 2016-11-25 60K+ → 70K+ up after 320 days in tier
- 2016-01-10 50K+ → 60K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Simple Matomo Tracking Code 800+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags A -
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress 400K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Statify 100K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
SlimStat Analytics – Real-Time Stats, Heatmaps & Ecommerce 70K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Statify – Extended Evaluation 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
Clicky Analytics 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A
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