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Nginx Helper vs AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget (2026)

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

Nginx Helper

Nginx Helper

4.4(31)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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VS
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9(17)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 17 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Nginx Helper
►
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
31Nginx Helper
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget17
Active Installs
100K+Nginx Helper
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
6.1M+Nginx Helper
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget44K+
Support Resolution
0%Nginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoNginx Helper
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget5 years ago
First Released
2012Nginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget2012
Age
14 yearsNginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Nginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Nginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeNginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.3.5Nginx Helper
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget0.10.210305

Rating Breakdown

Nginx Helper

4.4/5(31 reviews)
5
81%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

4.9/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Nginx Helper Reviews

by shahinsafari

Very Good

tanks very good

by Gulshan Kumar

It works for me

Love this plugin with LEMP stack.

by Pavel Richter

Awesome plugin!

Simple setup and everything works as it should! Thanks

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget Reviews

by John Webber

Really Great Plugin

I don’t understand why more people aren’t using this. It lets you write the HTMl and CSS. I absolutely love that approach.

by judikaelsab

User interface

User interface for configure the hits are so short. Please add more fields. This topic was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by judikaelsab.

by Anonymous User 17676736

Best Plugin

No que diz respeito a funcionalidade prometida este plugin é o melhor de todos. Eu estou feliz porque você atualizou este plugin depois de muito tempo. Parabéns, eu continuarei usando e recomendo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nginx Helper or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget more popular?
Nginx Helper has 100K+ active installations while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 1.0K+. Nginx Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nginx Helper or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
Nginx Helper has a 4.4/5 rating from 31 reviews, while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Nginx Helper and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget free?
Nginx Helper is free and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nginx Helper or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts 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?
Nginx Helper was last updated 7 months ago and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget was last updated 5 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.