AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget vs TNC Toolbox: Web Performance (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9(17)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has accumulated 44K+ total downloads while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance5/5
Total Reviews
17AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance4
Active Installs
1.0K+AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1.0K+
Total Downloads
44K+AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance30K+
Support Resolution
N/AAJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance0%
Last Updated
5 years agoAJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance1 week ago
First Released
2012AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2023
Age
14 yearsAJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance3 years
WP Requires
3.0+AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
PHP Requires
false+AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performancefalse+
Business Model
FreeAJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web PerformanceFree
Latest Version
0.10.210305AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
TNC Toolbox: Web Performance2.1.4

Rating Breakdown

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget Reviews

by John Webber

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.

by judikaelsab

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.

by Anonymous User 17676736

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.

TNC Toolbox: Web Performance Reviews

by crzyhrse

Works perfectly, and simply…

Thanks for this, works perfectly and simply…

by oiho

Simplicity at its finest

This is a fantastic tool that works as it should and gets out of the way – always keeping the cache clean when needed. Thank you!!!

by hefin

Getting cPanel and NGINX cache talking

cPanel dropped the ball not having a good tried and true away to clear the NGINX cache via WordPress. Many cPanel accounts primary run a wordpress site or more. Thanks for this developer stepping up

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance more popular?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 1.0K+ active installations while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has 1.0K+. TNC Toolbox: Web Performance is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while TNC Toolbox: Web Performance has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance free?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget is free and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget or TNC Toolbox: Web Performance?
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?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget was last updated 5 years ago and TNC Toolbox: Web Performance was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.