Rick Hellewell

Google Analytics (GA) allows you to see what your visitors are doing on your site. The common installation is to run some JavaScript code in the client’s browser that reports back to GA. The problem with that is many ad-blockers will block that client-side (browser) action, resulting in incomplete GA data.
The Server Side Analytics plugin does all the work on your server. So GA is used on all site visits – even visitors using ad blocking. That gives you more accurate GA data.
Your site visitor’s IP address is anonymized (the last ‘octet’ is removed), so only the visitor’s city is known. The plugin only uses the client-side WordPress session ID, so complies with basic GDPR privacy, as long as your site has an acknowledged cookie policy. There is nothing additionally stored on the client side, so visitor privacy for this plugin and the generated analytics is assured.
All you need is a GA account – start here: https://www.google.com/analytics/ . Note that you will need to set up a “UA” type account. Help starts here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9306384?hl=en Make sure you set up a “Universal Analytics” account – which will result in a UA-xxxxxxx-1 value to use in the plugin.
If you use Google Analytics, then you should be aware of their privacy policy, which could apply to your use of GA; see it here https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html . You may also need a cookie policy and acknowledgement displayed on your site.
We suggest that you consult with your legal advisor for specific methods and messages needed for GDPR compliance on your site. We provide no warranty or guarantee of GDPR compliance. We are not providing any legal advice. We are not responsible in any way for your use of our suggested GDPR solution. Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror are closer than you expect. All aspirin is alike. Professional driver on a closed course. Your mileage may vary.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin does not save any personal information on your server. It will store cookies on your visitor’s browsers. If you have enabled Google Analytics, it will also store a randomly-generated ID value as a cookie; there is no personal information associated with that cookie. The plugin does not share information with others.

CellarWeb Server Side Analytics

Allows using Google Analytics via server-side request. Many ad blockers block client-side Google Analytics, resulting in incomplete values.

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WPBrigade

Muhammad Irfan

WP Headers and Footers plugin helps you to insert code to your WordPress website headers and footers section like Google Analytics tracking code, Facebook Pixels code, Google Optimize code for A/B testing, Custom CSS code, and more. You don’t need to edit the theme files to insert the code.
The simple interface of this plugin allows you to add code and different scripts from one place to your WordPress website (Headers, Footers, and Body section).
Features
<ul>
<li>Insert code to your WordPress headers & Footers</li>
<li>Insert Google Analytics Code to any WordPress theme</li>
<li>Insert Facebook Pixels Code</li>
<li>Add Google Optimize Code for A/B testing ( Ab Testing )</li>
<li>Add Google search console authentication code to any theme for verification</li>
<li>Add Custom CSS, any script, and HTML to your website</li>
<li>Google Tag Manager code/script insertion</li>
<li>You can also add microsoft clarity tracking code to your website</li>
<li>You can also insert code to your website body section</li>
<li>Can add Bing webmaster tool code for website verification</li>
<li>Add Google AdSense code</li>
</ul>
If you find our plugin useful, please leave a good rating/review and check our other plugins.
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Insert Headers And Footers

I like its simple design which doesn't add menu item on top level of WP admin menu. Recommended for client works and who prefer to keep WP admin menu simple. I hope you continue its simple style than adding functionalities.

Simple UI

Include inline javascript, stylesheets, CSS code or anything you want in Header and Footer areas of your WordPress with ease.

CellarWeb Server Side Analytics vs Insert Headers And Footers