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Post Views Counter
Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.
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v1.7.15 200,000+ installs WP 6.3.0+ PHP 7.0+
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About this plugin
Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.
Post Views Counter gives you clear, accurate post view stats — right inside WordPress. No external tools. No bloat. Just the numbers you need to see what’s working.
Key Benefits
Clarity, speed, and control:
- Clear, Focused Metrics — You get a clear picture of how your posts are performing.
- Made for WordPress — Runs entirely in your site. No GA, no third-party pipes; accurate counts in your Dashboard.
- Privacy-first — Data lives on your server, with controls that respect visitors’ rights and privacy regulations.
- Works at scale — Minimal overhead, no external scripts, Multisite-ready.
- Display anywhere — Automatically show counts, or place them exactly where you want via blocks or shortcode.
Features
Practical features that matter:
- Count & display views for any post type you select.
- Three counting modes: PHP, JavaScript, REST API
- Dashboard post views stats widget
- Sortable Post Views admin column
- Exclude bots, logged-in users, specific roles, or IPs
- Manually adjust a post’s views when needed.
- Query and order content by views (developer-friendly)
- Custom REST API endpoints
- Option to set count interval
- One-click data import from WP-PostViews, Statify and Page Views Count
- Post views display position, automatic or manual via shortcode
- Multisite compatibile
- WPML/Polylang compatible; translation-ready (.pot)
Post Views Counter Pro
More capability without extra complexity:
- Fast AJAX counting for more accurate data.
- Caching optimization that guarantees performance even under heavy traffic.
- Reports: Views by Date, Post, Author to spot winners, trends, and top contributors.
- Customizable Views Period (e.g., last 7/30 days) to control the views count timeframe.
- Export to CSV/XML to download and share data.
- Integrations for ordering by views in popular builders (e.g., Elementor Pro, Divi, GenerateBlocks).
Questions
- Why use Post Views Counter vs Google Analytics?
Post Views Counter gives you clean, per-post view counts inside WordPress — fast, cache-friendly, and privacy-first, with data that stays on your server. Google Analytics might be an overkill when you just need accurate post/page views for editorial decisions.
- Can I use Post Views Counter alongside Google Analytics?
Of course — many sites use both. Post Views Counter handles on-site, per-post view counts inside WordPress (no third-party scripts), while Google Analytics covers marketing funnels and acquisition.
- Is Post Views Counter GDPR compliant?
Post Views Counter runs entirely inside WordPress with no third-party scripts and keeps data on your server — aligning with GDPR-style expectations.
- How do I get support?
If you’re using the free version, please post your question in the WordPress.org support forum.
If you’ve purchased Post Views Counter Pro, your license includes one year of updates and premium support. You can contact us directly through our dedicated support channel available after logging into your account at Post Views Counter, and our team will get back to you.
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