WP Views Counter is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
WP Views Counter is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by etruel. With a rating of 5.0★ from 5 reviews.
AppRanks verdict
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WP Views Counter is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Popular posts 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 Jul 10, 2026- Ajax counter#0of 1Top 1%
- Popular posts#0of 8Top 1%
- Post views#0of 6Top 1%
- Views Counter#0of 1Top 1%
- Analytics#73of 653Top 12%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where WP Views Counter stands in the Popular posts category
WP Views Counter ranks #0 of 8 apps in the Popular posts category, placing it in the top 1% 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 a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Popular posts 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 Popular posts category on WordPress.