AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget vs Popular Authors (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Popular Authors has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has accumulated 44K+ total downloads while Popular Authors has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget | Popular Authors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 44K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Age | 14 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.10.210305 | 1.4.0 |
Rating Breakdown
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
Popular Authors
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Recent Reviews
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget Reviews
Really Great Plugin
I don’t understand why more people aren’t using this. It lets you write the HTMl and CSS. I absolutely love that approach.
User interface
User interface for configure the hits are so short. Please add more fields. This topic was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by judikaelsab.
Best Plugin
No que diz respeito a funcionalidade prometida este plugin é o melhor de todos. Eu estou feliz porque você atualizou este plugin depois de muito tempo. Parabéns, eu continuarei usando e recomendo.
Popular Authors Reviews
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