GravityWP – Count vs Buddy Views (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, GravityWP – Count has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. GravityWP – Count has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Buddy Views has 6.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GravityWP – Count | Buddy Views | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 6.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.15 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
GravityWP – Count
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
GravityWP – Count Reviews
Very Helpful
No longer need to open the dashboard to view entries, all can be displayed on the homepage
Excellent Plugin
Does what it says and well. Thank you! This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by Marco. This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by Marco.
Count multiple labels in dropdown
Hi there, Very lovely plugin. I have a quick question, i have a form that has a dropdown with multiple labels. I can’t seem to be able to get this working, it sums up to zero (0). [gravity
Buddy Views Reviews
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