Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Post Views Counter currently ranks #284 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #283, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 2,994 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 95% versus the month before (1,536/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.0, shipped on Oct 8, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #87 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #284 |
| 2026-09-30 | #285 |
| 2026-08-31 | #284 |
| 2026-07-31 | #283 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2,281 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,249 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,811 |
| 2026-07-31 | 903 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,390 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,216 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,354 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,193 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3,591 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,359 |
| 2025-12-31 | 24,364 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,840 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3,241 |
| 2025-09-30 | 667 |
| 2025-08-31 | 596 |
| 2025-07-31 | 798 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,197 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,319 |
| 2025-04-30 | 6,210 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,271 |
| 2025-02-28 | 921 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,304 |
| 2024-12-31 | 800 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,920 |
| 2024-10-31 | 673 |
| 2024-09-30 | 735 |
| 2024-08-31 | 657 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Post Views Counter
Detected on 7 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | dFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.0 |
| Versions released | 87 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-08 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Count and display post views, track site-wide visits, and see what content works – inside WordPress. Fast, easy to use and privacy-first.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Post Views Counter?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Post Views Counter?
As of October 16, 2026, Post Views Counter ranks #284 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #283.
When was Post Views Counter last updated?
Post Views Counter was last updated on October 8, 2026 (version 1.8.0). It has shipped 87 releases in total.
Who makes Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter is developed by dFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
