GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ga-google-analytics

Adds Google Analytics tracking code to your WordPress site. Supports many tracking features.

400K active installs v20260209 PHP 5.6.20+ WP 4.7+ Updated Feb 9, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'ga-google-analytics' plugin, version 20260209, demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The plugin boasts a clean attack surface with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, meaning there are no direct entry points for potential attackers. Furthermore, the code signals indicate good security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and no file operations or external HTTP requests. The presence of nonce and capability checks, though limited in number, suggests some attempt at authorization. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, further reinforces its current secure state. However, a significant concern is the relatively low percentage of properly escaped output (46%). This could potentially leave the plugin vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks if user-supplied data is rendered without adequate sanitization in the remaining outputs.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
34
29 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
4
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

46% escaped63 total outputs
Attack Surface

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 16
actionadmin_menuga-google-analytics.php:50
filteradmin_initga-google-analytics.php:51
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsga-google-analytics.php:52
filterplugin_action_linksga-google-analytics.php:53
filterplugin_row_metaga-google-analytics.php:54
filteradmin_footer_textga-google-analytics.php:55
actioninitga-google-analytics.php:56
actionadmin_initga-google-analytics.php:57
actionadmin_initga-google-analytics.php:58
actionadmin_initga-google-analytics.php:59
actionadmin_initga-google-analytics.php:60
actionadmin_noticesga-google-analytics.php:61
actionadmin_headinc\plugin-core.php:17
actionwp_headinc\plugin-core.php:19
actionadmin_footerinc\plugin-core.php:23
actionwp_footerinc\plugin-core.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 9, 2026
PHP min version5.6.20
Downloads9.7M

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings158
Active installs400K
Developer Profile

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress Developer Profile

Jeff Starr

30 plugins · 1.2M total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
345 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ga-google-analytics/css/settings.css/wp-content/plugins/ga-google-analytics/js/settings.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ga-google-analytics/js/settings.js
Version Parameters
ga-google-analytics/css/settings.css?ver=ga-google-analytics/js/settings.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
ga_google_analytics
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress