Counter Widget vs Post Count Tracker (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 Count Tracker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Counter Widget leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Counter Widget has accumulated 7.4K+ total downloads while Post Count Tracker has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Counter Widget | Post Count Tracker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 7.4K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4/5Counter Widget
►Post Count Tracker5/5
Total Reviews
1Counter Widget
►Post Count Tracker2
Active Installs
100Counter Widget
◄Post Count Tracker30
Total Downloads
7.4K+Counter Widget
◄Post Count Tracker1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACounter Widget
Post Count TrackerN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoCounter Widget
►Post Count Tracker11 months ago
First Released
2015Counter Widget
Post Count Tracker2024
Age
11 yearsCounter Widget
Post Count Tracker2 years
WP Requires
3.5+Counter Widget
Post Count Tracker3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Counter Widget
Post Count Trackerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCounter Widget
Post Count TrackerFree
Latest Version
1.0Counter Widget
Post Count Tracker1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Counter Widget
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Post Count Tracker
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Counter Widget or Post Count Tracker more popular?
Counter Widget has 100 active installations while Post Count Tracker has 30. Counter Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Counter Widget or Post Count Tracker?
Counter Widget has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Post Count Tracker has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Counter Widget and Post Count Tracker free?
Counter Widget is free and Post Count Tracker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Counter Widget or Post Count Tracker?
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?
Counter Widget was last updated 10 years ago and Post Count Tracker was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.