WP Views Counter is the #72 ranked analytics app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
WP Views Counter is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by etruel. With a rating of 5.0★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #72 in the Analytics category.
AppRanks data: WP Views Counter ranks #72 in Analytics on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 11% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
WP Views Counter is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Analytics category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. 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 (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by etruel — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How WP Views Counter works
WP Views Counter is a lightweight, high-performance plugin that accurately tracks and displays post, page, and custom post type views — directly in the WordPress admin, via shortcode, or with a Gutenberg block.
Built for bloggers, marketers, store owners, and developers, it works seamlessly across all post types — including WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads — with minimal impact on your site’s speed. No external scripts. No unnecessary bloat.
This plugin does one job and does it exceptionally well: it tells you which content is getting the most attention.
Key Benefits ✅ Accurate view counts in admin columns, shortcode, or block
✅ Metabox per post with real-time views and reset button
✅ Exclude views from logged-in users or specific roles
✅ Fully AJAX-powered — no page reloads or slowdowns
✅ Works with all post types, including EDD and WooCommerce
✅ Block to display popular posts — no legacy widgets required
✅ Developer-friendly and fully translatable
✅ Import views from other plugins
Whether you’re optimizing your content strategy or simply want to know what’s working, WP Views Counter is the simple and effective alternative to bloated analytics plugins.
📦 Start tracking your most popular content today — with clarity, speed and control.
💡 Developer-friendly: Contribute on GitHub — forks and pull requests welcome.
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Analytics#72of 664Top 11%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where WP Views Counter stands in the Analytics category
WP Views Counter ranks #72 of 664 apps in the Analytics category, placing it in the top 11% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WP Views Counter?
WP Views Counter is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 5 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 etruel.
Who uses WP Views Counter?
Currently around 2,000 active stores have installed WP Views Counter. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Analytics category on WordPress.
Where does WP Views Counter rank on WordPress?
WP Views Counter currently sits at position #72 in the Analytics category on WordPress. That places it in the top 11% 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.