SRS Simple Hits Counter vs Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SRS Simple Hits Counter
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 4 reviews) while SRS Simple Hits Counter leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SRS Simple Hits Counter has accumulated 104K+ total downloads while Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SRS Simple Hits Counter | Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 104K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
SRS Simple Hits Counter
Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, SRS Simple Hits Counter averaged approximately 18 daily downloads while Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress averaged 37.
Recent Reviews
SRS Simple Hits Counter Reviews
Exactly what I needed
I needed something lightweight that doesn’t load external scripts and this does exactly that.
NO Support, Issues and Errors
This plugin has ZERO support, doesn’t work right anymore and not compatible with WP 5.8. Pitty.
Simple. Works. Good Plugin
I have been using this plugin on various sites now for years. It continues to function simply, and yet has everything you would want to display page visits and unique visitors. Looking for simple an
Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress Reviews
Good
Good work
Try to improve
The admin panel tab would be awesome. Add settings that include history views where I can add views I had before installing the plugin or make it compatible with google analytics data.
Very good useful app :)
This is very good useful plugin thanks Recommended This topic was modified 9 years ago by Fakhri Alsadi.
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