Hit Counter Max vs Personal Hit 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, Hit Counter Max has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hit Counter Max has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Personal Hit Counter has 7.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hit Counter Max | Personal Hit Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 7.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Age | 11 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.0.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Hit Counter Max
◄Personal Hit Counter3/5
Total Reviews
6Hit Counter Max
◄Personal Hit Counter1
Active Installs
300Hit Counter Max
◄Personal Hit Counter40
Total Downloads
32K+Hit Counter Max
◄Personal Hit Counter7.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHit Counter Max
Personal Hit CounterN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHit Counter Max
►Personal Hit Counter3 months ago
First Released
2015Hit Counter Max
Personal Hit Counter2017
Age
11 yearsHit Counter Max
Personal Hit Counter9 years
WP Requires
2.0.0+Hit Counter Max
Personal Hit Counter5.5+
PHP Requires
false+Hit Counter Max
Personal Hit Counter7.4+
Business Model
FreeHit Counter Max
Personal Hit CounterFree
Latest Version
2.0Hit Counter Max
Personal Hit Counter2.0
Rating Breakdown
Hit Counter Max
4.5/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
17%
2
0%
1
0%
Personal Hit Counter
3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hit Counter Max or Personal Hit Counter more popular?
Hit Counter Max has 300 active installations while Personal Hit Counter has 40. Hit Counter Max is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hit Counter Max or Personal Hit Counter?
Hit Counter Max has a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Personal Hit Counter has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hit Counter Max and Personal Hit Counter free?
Hit Counter Max is free and Personal Hit Counter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hit Counter Max or Personal Hit 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?
Hit Counter Max was last updated 8 years ago and Personal Hit Counter was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.