Easy Post Views Count vs Counter Widget (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, Easy Post Views Count has a higher user rating (4/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy Post Views Count has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Counter Widget has 7.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Easy Post Views Count | Counter Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 7.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Age | 9 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.6 | 1.0 |
Rating
4/5Easy Post Views Count
Counter Widget4/5
Total Reviews
6Easy Post Views Count
◄Counter Widget1
Active Installs
2.0K+Easy Post Views Count
◄Counter Widget100
Total Downloads
27K+Easy Post Views Count
◄Counter Widget7.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AEasy Post Views Count
Counter WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEasy Post Views Count
◄Counter Widget10 years ago
First Released
2017Easy Post Views Count
Counter Widget2015
Age
9 yearsEasy Post Views Count
Counter Widget11 years
WP Requires
5.8+Easy Post Views Count
Counter Widget3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Easy Post Views Count
Counter Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeEasy Post Views Count
Counter WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.6Easy Post Views Count
Counter Widget1.0
Rating Breakdown
Easy Post Views Count
4/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
Counter Widget
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Easy Post Views Count Reviews
by rabmalin
Post meta key?
Post meta key is attached with post ID. Why? How can I create custom query with views count?
by bahman maleki
excellent
excellent Easy Post Views Count
by WP Dev
Exactly what I need!
easy to use, no heavy load and simple settings…
Counter Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Easy Post Views Count or Counter Widget more popular?
Easy Post Views Count has 2.0K+ active installations while Counter Widget has 100. Easy Post Views Count is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy Post Views Count or Counter Widget?
Easy Post Views Count has a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Counter Widget has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Easy Post Views Count and Counter Widget free?
Easy Post Views Count is free and Counter Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy Post Views Count or Counter Widget?
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?
Easy Post Views Count was last updated 1 year ago and Counter Widget was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.