Are you looking for a free trial of MonsterInsights?
There are two versions of MonsterInsights: MonsterInsights Lite is free, whereas MonsterInsights Plus/Pro/Elite is paid.
You can use the plugin for free with MonsterInsights Lite. And you won’t be bound by any time limit, as the trial is free forever.
In this article, we’ll show you how to get an unlimited MonsterInsights free trial using MonsterInsights Lite.
What is MonsterInsights Lite?
MonsterInsights Lite is a free version of MonsterInsights, the best WordPress plugin for Google Analytics.
Using the plugin, you can easily set up Google Analytics on your WordPress site without editing any code. And you don’t have to hire an analytics expert to set up Google Analytics tracking.
MonsterInsights works right out of the box by automatically setting up advanced tracking, which isn’t possible by default in Google Analytics.
But what features does it offer? Let’s take a look.
MonsterInsights Lite Features
MonsterInsights is more than just a plugin to add Google Analytics to WordPress. You can track your website performance with a click of a button.
You will also get to see simple and easy-to-understand reports right inside your WordPress dashboard. So, you don’t have to worry about filtering through endless and confusing data in Google Analytics.
Here are some key features you get in MonsterInsights Lite:
- Step-by-step Google Analytics installation wizard
- Find out which outbound links get the most clicks
- Automatically track phone number clicks
- Better understand your audience with demographic data
- Easily manage user role permissions
- Stop logged-in users from tracking
- Enhanced Link Attribution
- Track file downloads on your website
- Use Privacy Guard to keep personal info out of Google Analytics
- Showcase top content with a Popular Posts widget. Full access to all features requires an upgrade
- Write irresistible SEO titles with the headline analyzer
- Add Site Notes to track key events and activities. Upgrade for more features
- Track demographics and interest reports for remarketing
- Set up cross-domain tracking
That said, how does the free version compare to the premium version regarding features?
MonsterInsights Free Version vs Pro
While the Lite version offers many features, you can easily upgrade to MonsterInsights Plus or Pro to unlock more actionable insights.
For instance, you can view your top landing pages to see which content performs the best. Then, using the data, you can come up with similar topics.
Additionally, you can track and see reports of your top affiliate links, outbound links, top downloads, video plays, and much more.
Besides that, the Pro version has different addons that allow a deeper understanding of your audience.
With the eCommerce addon, you can automatically track your online store’s performance.
In just a few clicks, you can see how many conversions you’re getting, find out your most popular products, track different conversion sources, get insight into your user journey, and more.
If you have different forms on your website, you can track their conversions using the MonsterInsights Forms addon.
For more on what you can get with a MonsterInsights license, check out our post: Is MonsterInsights worth it?
How to Get a MonsterInsights Free Trial
Now that you know the features you get from MonsterInsights Lite, you might wonder how to start a free trial.
Well, just follow these steps, and you can enjoy the unlimited free trial of the best Google Analytics WordPress plugin in no time.
Step 1: Download & Install MonsterInsights Lite Plugin
The first step is to download and install MonsterInsights on your WordPress website.
To do that, go to your dashboard and then navigate to Plugins » Add New. Now, search MonsterInsights in the search bar. Then go ahead and click the Install Now button.
Step 2: Activate MonsterInsights Lite
Once you’ve hit the Install Now button, wait a few seconds and click the Activate button.
MonsterInsights Lite is now ready to use on your WordPress website.
Step 3: Connect Google Analytics with WordPress
Next, you must connect your Google Analytics with your WordPress site. And you can do that by following the MonsterInsights setup wizard.
But make sure that you have a Google Analytics account first. If not, you’ll need to sign up for one.
You can follow our video tutorial on how to properly set up Google Analytics on WordPress. It will show you how to create an account on Analytics and walk you through the setup wizard.
And that’s it!
You’ve successfully installed MonsterInsights Lite on your WordPress website. You can now get insights about your visitors and make decisions based on data to grow your business.
We hope you liked our article on how to get an unlimited free trial of MonsterInsights. If you found this post helpful, then do check out our ultimate guide to MonsterInsights dashboard reports.
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Awesome plugin for wordpress. Highly recommended!
Great, I’d like to try it!
Highly recommended
Can I install Monster Insight in free version of Wordpress?
Hey thanks for visiting MonsterInsights! Unfortunately no, you can’t. Here’s an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to setting up a WordPress site for less than $100: https://www.wpbeginner.com/guides/.
then why does the title have free in it.
Hi MW,
There are two version of WordPress: Wordpress.com and WordPress.org. WordPress.com is a free blogging site (or you can pay for some upgrades), and most plugins are not built for it. WordPress.org is also free to download, but you pay for hosting and a domain in order to use it. That’s the version of WordPress that most plugins, like MonsterInsights, were built for. There is a free version of MonsterInsights that works on websites built via WordPress.org.
Comprehensive reports at the tip of your finger. Highly recommended.
I love Monster sights I’m still learning.
I paid for MonsterInsights Plus, but under Insights / General, it says “You’re using MonsterInsights Lite – no license needed. Enjoy! ”
How do I configure my site to be sure I’m actually using MonsterInsights Plus please.
Hi Jack – We have a doc that outlines the steps for you! If you have trouble, go ahead and contact the support team.
This article is a bit misleading, i would suggest a slight correction:
Don’t say that checking the most popular oubound cliks is part of the monsterinsight’s free version. It is not.
Thanks!
Hi Sarah – The Lite version of MonsterInsights does track outbound link clicks, it’s just that the dashboard report isn’t included in Lite. To find your outbound link clicks, here’s a step-by-step tutorial for building the report in Google Analytics: https://www.monsterinsights.com/how-to-set-up-outbound-link-tracking-in-wordpress-with-google-analytics/#ga4
Does it provide author tracking?
Hey there – author tracking is included in MonsterInsights Plus. You can find out more about author tracking here: https://www.monsterinsights.com/how-to-set-up-author-tracking-in-google-analytics/