Post Views Counter is a free WordPress plugin by dFactory with 100K+ active installs, ranked #286 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.9/5 from 1,237 reviews and has been downloaded 6M times. The latest version 1.8.1 was released on October 23, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 259 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 68.9% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #26.
- Last updated 1 week ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200K+.
Real-world usage
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #286 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #286 | ▼ 259 |
| September 2026 | #27 | ▬ |
| August 2026 | #27 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | −100K |
| September 2026 | 200K | — |
| August 2026 | 200K | — |
Websites using Post Views Counter
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⌕Details
- Author
- dFactory
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Last updated
- October 23, 2026
- Added
- July 3, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
Count and display post views, track site-wide visits, and see what content works – inside WordPress. Fast, easy to use and privacy-first.
FAQ
How many sites use Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Post Views Counter?
It is currently ranked #286 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #26.
When was Post Views Counter last updated?
The latest version (1.8.1) was released on October 23, 2026.
Who develops Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter is developed by dFactory.
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