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…
300K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… | Post Views Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.5/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,546 | ◄ | 1,196 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 200K+ |
| Total Downloads | 51M+ | ◄ | 5.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 17% |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6.0+ | 6.3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.1.2 | 1.7.9 |
Rating Breakdown
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Post Views Counter
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… averaged approximately 14,810 daily downloads while Post Views Counter averaged 5,596.
Recent Reviews
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… Reviews
Great plugin!
Give it a try.
Super!
Very useful plugin
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
All good :-)
All good 🙂
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
Excellent Plugin!
Light and easy to use.
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