Post Views Counter vs AE Visitor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Views Counter has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,196 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Views Counter has accumulated 5.2M+ total downloads while AE Visitor has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Post Views Counter | AE Visitor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,196 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 5.2M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 17% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.3.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.9 | 1.8 |
Rating
4.9/5Post Views Counter
◄AE Visitor4/5
Total Reviews
1,196Post Views Counter
◄AE Visitor2
Active Installs
200K+Post Views Counter
◄AE Visitor100
Total Downloads
5.2M+Post Views Counter
◄AE Visitor10K+
Support Resolution
17%Post Views Counter
AE VisitorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Views Counter
◄AE Visitor10 years ago
First Released
2014Post Views Counter
AE Visitor2012
Age
12 yearsPost Views Counter
AE Visitor14 years
WP Requires
6.3.0+Post Views Counter
AE Visitor3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Post Views Counter
AE Visitorfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Views Counter
AE VisitorFree
Latest Version
1.7.9Post Views Counter
AE Visitor1.8
Rating Breakdown
Post Views Counter
4.9/5(1,196 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%
AE Visitor
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Post Views Counter Reviews
by jaroslavkolcun
All good :-)
All good 🙂
by bigsmile00
Amazing plugin – Easy to use and highly useful
This plugin offers an excellent way to check how many views each page is getting. You can easily see the view count so there’s no separate screen to go to. It’s super simple, but highly effective – wh
by CarolinaEpicurean
Excellent Plugin!
Light and easy to use.
AE Visitor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post Views Counter or AE Visitor more popular?
Post Views Counter has 200K+ active installations while AE Visitor has 100. Post Views Counter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Views Counter or AE Visitor?
Post Views Counter has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,196 reviews, while AE Visitor has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Post Views Counter and AE Visitor free?
Post Views Counter is free and AE Visitor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Views Counter or AE Visitor?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Post Views Counter was last updated 1 week ago and AE Visitor was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.