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Slim Jetpack 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.

Slim Jetpack

Slim Jetpack

4.3(24)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years 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 Slim Jetpack leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slim Jetpack has accumulated 123K+ total downloads while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Slim Jetpack
►
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
24Slim Jetpack
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget17
Active Installs
2.0K+Slim Jetpack
◄
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
123K+Slim Jetpack
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AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget44K+
Support Resolution
N/ASlim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoSlim Jetpack
►
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget5 years ago
First Released
2013Slim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget2012
Age
13 yearsSlim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.6+Slim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Slim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeSlim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.7.0.1Slim Jetpack
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget0.10.210305

Rating Breakdown

Slim Jetpack

4.3/5(24 reviews)
5
67%
4
13%
3
8%
2
8%
1
4%

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

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

Recent Reviews

Slim Jetpack Reviews

by drazon

I like it, keep it updated

Yeap it is good please it updated

by ⏤

Nice!

Thank you!

by DevynCJohnson

Awesome!

This plugin is wonderful! I love the sharing tool te best.

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 Slim Jetpack or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget more popular?
Slim Jetpack has 2.0K+ active installations while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has 1.0K+. Slim Jetpack is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Slim Jetpack or AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
Slim Jetpack has a 4.3/5 rating from 24 reviews, while AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Slim Jetpack and AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget free?
Slim Jetpack 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 — Slim Jetpack 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?
Slim Jetpack was last updated 8 years 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.