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MonsterInsights Performance
MonsterInsights Performance is an addon plugin by MonsterInsights that works with the MonsterInsights plugin for WordPress. Its main job is to reduce the impact Google Analytics code has on your page load times, so you can keep tracking visitor data while your pages carry a lighter analytics footprint.
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- Aug 5, 2026
- Developer
- MonsterInsights
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $0.79 on its own
What’s new in MonsterInsights Performance 2.0.0
Version 2.0.0 · Aug 5, 2026
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What it does
Analytics scripts are useful, but they add weight to every page your visitors open. On sites where page load matters, that extra code can become a concern. This addon targets that problem by simplifying the Google Analytics code that MonsterInsights adds to your site and loading the needed scripts more efficiently. The goal is fewer delays and less resource use from tracking, so more of your page budget goes to the content and functions visitors actually came for.
The addon works alongside the MonsterInsights plugin and needs minimal setup, with no technical expertise required. Your Google Analytics tracking keeps its full functionality, so the data you rely on for decisions stays complete. It is also described as compatible with caching plugins and content delivery networks, which means it can sit inside an existing speed setup instead of replacing it. It suits site owners who already use MonsterInsights and want their analytics to stay as light as possible.
Best for
- WordPress sites already using MonsterInsights for Google Analytics
- Bloggers who want lighter tracking scripts on every page
- Developers tuning page load on analytics-heavy client sites
Features
Simplified analytics code
Trims down the Google Analytics code added to your pages so the tracking scripts carry less weight during page loads.
More efficient script loading
Loads the necessary analytics scripts in a more efficient way, cutting down on delays and resource use caused by tracking.
Full tracking functionality
Keeps Google Analytics working as expected, so your tracking data stays complete and accurate after the code is optimized.
Works with MonsterInsights
Built as an addon for the MonsterInsights plugin, fitting into your existing analytics setup with minimal configuration needed.
Lightweight footprint
Reduces the performance footprint of analytics code, freeing up resources for other functions running on your WordPress site.
Caching and CDN compatibility
Designed to work alongside caching plugins and content delivery networks, so it fits into a speed setup you already have.
MonsterInsights Performance older versions
- 1.8.1Sep 28, 2024
- 1.8.0Aug 25, 2023
- 1.7.4Jul 3, 2023
- 1.7.3May 31, 2023
- 1.7.2Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about MonsterInsights Performance
Will my Google Analytics data still be accurate with this addon?
Yes. The addon simplifies and optimizes how the analytics code loads, but it keeps the full functionality of Google Analytics, so your tracking data remains complete and reliable for reporting and decision-making.
Do I need the main MonsterInsights plugin to use this?
Yes. MonsterInsights Performance is an addon designed to work with the MonsterInsights plugin, so it extends that setup by optimizing the Google Analytics code it adds to your WordPress site.
Can I use it with my caching plugin or CDN?
It is described as compatible with caching plugins and content delivery networks. You can keep your current caching and CDN setup in place and use the addon alongside it to reduce the load from analytics scripts.
Is it hard to configure?
No. The addon needs minimal setup and no technical expertise. It is meant for site owners who want lighter analytics code without editing scripts or digging into technical settings themselves.
Is MonsterInsights Performance free?
The code of MonsterInsights Performance is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MonsterInsights Performance is this?
Version 2.0.0, released Aug 5, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MonsterInsights Performance?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MonsterInsights Performance automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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