MonsterInsights vs Yoast SEO
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | MonsterInsights | Yoast SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 2M+ | 10M+ |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 3,150 | 27,819 |
| Support resolved | 76.5% | 94.4% |
| Rank by installs | #24 | #3 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
MonsterInsights vs Yoast SEO is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, MonsterInsights sits at 2M+ active installs with a 4.5/5 rating from 3,150 reviews (rank #24 by installs). Yoast SEO is at 10M+, 4.8/5 from 27,819 reviews (rank #3). Support resolution is 76.5% for MonsterInsights and 94.4% for Yoast SEO. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: seo.