WP-PostViews vs Unique Post Views Counter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Unique Post Views Counter
10 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Unique Post Views Counter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while WP-PostViews leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-PostViews has accumulated 3.4M+ total downloads while Unique Post Views Counter has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-PostViews | Unique Post Views Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 65 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.4M+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Age | 20 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.78 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
WP-PostViews Reviews
Useful plugin, but unique view counting by IP would be a great addition
I’ve been using WP-PostViews for some time now, and it’s a very straightforward and effective plugin for displaying post views. The settings to count views only from guests and exclude bots work well.
No longer works with Advanced Queries / Elementor
Have been using this a while along side Advanced Queries and Elementors Loop widget to display a list grid of most popular articles on a website. Doesnt seem to be working anymore. I think its stil
It doesn’t work with 6.5.2 wordpres version
It doesn’t work with 6.5.2 wordpres version. This topic was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by sergio.pinna.prato.
Unique Post Views Counter Reviews
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