ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… vs Post Views Counter (2026)

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

ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…

ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…

2.5(1,546)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
VS
Post Views Counter

Post Views Counter

4.9(1,196)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Post Views Counter

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Views Counter has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,196 reviews) while ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has accumulated 51M+ total downloads while Post Views Counter has 5.2M+. ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 17%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.5/5ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,546ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter1,196
Active Installs
300K+ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter200K+
Total Downloads
51M+ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter5.2M+
Support Resolution
100%ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter17%
Last Updated
4 days agoExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter1 week ago
First Released
2013ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter2014
Age
13 yearsExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter12 years
WP Requires
5.6.0+ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter6.3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter7.0+
Business Model
FreeExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views CounterFree
Latest Version
9.1.2ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter1.7.9

Rating Breakdown

ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…

2.5/5(1,546 reviews)
5
35%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
60%

Post Views Counter

4.9/5(1,196 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… Reviews

by fierromig

Great plugin!

Give it a try.

by dm1tr5ou

Super!

Very useful plugin

by nuts4stuff

Exact Matrics Fixes by Support

The support person Michelle was very helpful when my Exact Matrics didn’t work. She fixed what was wrong and was very easy to deal with. I am very pleased.

Post Views Counter Reviews

by jaroslavkolcun

All good :-)

All good 🙂

by bigsmile00

Amazing plugin – Easy to use and highly useful

This plugin offers an excellent way to check how many views each page is getting. You can easily see the view count so there’s no separate screen to go to. It’s super simple, but highly effective – wh

by CarolinaEpicurean

Excellent Plugin!

Light and easy to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… or Post Views Counter more popular?
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has 300K+ active installations while Post Views Counter has 200K+. ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… or Post Views Counter?
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has a 2.5/5 rating from 1,546 reviews, while Post Views Counter has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,196 reviews.
Are ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… and Post Views Counter free?
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… is free and Post Views Counter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… or Post Views Counter?
As of April 2026, ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has a 100% support resolution rate while Post Views Counter has a 17% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… was last updated 4 days ago and Post Views Counter was last updated 1 week ago.

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