Link View vs Dexs.Counter (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, Link View has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link View has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Dexs.Counter has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link View | Dexs.Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8.0 | 0.1.3 |
Rating
4.7/5Link View
◄Dexs.CounterN/A
Total Reviews
11Link View
◄Dexs.Counter0
Active Installs
800Link View
◄Dexs.Counter10
Total Downloads
55K+Link View
◄Dexs.Counter1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ALink View
Dexs.CounterN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoLink View
◄Dexs.Counter9 years ago
First Released
2012Link View
Dexs.Counter2016
Age
14 yearsLink View
Dexs.Counter10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Link View
Dexs.Counter4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Link View
Dexs.Counterfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink View
Dexs.CounterFree
Latest Version
0.8.0Link View
Dexs.Counter0.1.3
Rating Breakdown
Link View
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
27%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Dexs.Counter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Link View or Dexs.Counter more popular?
Link View has 800 active installations while Dexs.Counter has 10. Link View is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link View or Dexs.Counter?
Link View has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Dexs.Counter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Link View and Dexs.Counter free?
Link View is free and Dexs.Counter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link View or Dexs.Counter?
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?
Link View was last updated 5 years ago and Dexs.Counter was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.