Post Views Counter is the #10 ranked analytics app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 1,225 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Post Views Counter is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by dFactory. With a rating of 4.9★ from 1,225 reviews, it currently ranks #10 in the Analytics category.
AppRanks data: Post Views Counter ranks #10 in Analytics on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 2% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Post Views Counter is a category-leading WordPress app with an established review history. It is listed in the Analytics category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1,225 reviews show steady adoption but the app hasn't crossed the heavy-volume bar yet. Review accumulation at this stage tends to come from segment-specific use cases rather than universal adoption, so fit-to-stack matters more than category-leader brand recognition. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +1,225 reviews provide statistical reliability for the rating average
- +Published by dFactory — established developer track record
Cons
- −No declared third-party integrations on the listing — verify compatibility with your existing tools before installing
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How Post Views Counter works
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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).
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Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026See 90-day rank history for each category
Track daily rank changes, category shifts, and position volatility.
Keyword rankings
Post Views Counter ranks for 2 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #250
- 2.ai agentRank #672
Competitors & alternatives
Post Views Counter doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked analytics apps on WordPress:
Where Post Views Counter stands in the Analytics category
Post Views Counter ranks #10 of 664 apps in the Analytics category, placing it in the top 2% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 1,225 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Analytics category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by dFactory.
Who uses Post Views Counter?
Currently around 200,000 active stores have installed Post Views Counter. Its review base of 1,225 signals a mature user community spanning small, mid-market, and enterprise merchants. It is part of the Analytics category on WordPress.
Where does Post Views Counter rank on WordPress?
Post Views Counter currently sits at position #10 in the Analytics category on WordPress. That places it in the top 2% of 664 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.