WP-PostViews vs Counter-Hits (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Counter-Hits has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP-PostViews leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-PostViews has accumulated 3.4M+ total downloads while Counter-Hits has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-PostViews | Counter-Hits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 65 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.4M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Age | 20 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.78 | 2.11 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP-PostViews averaged approximately 193 daily downloads while Counter-Hits averaged 12.
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.
Counter-Hits Reviews
Works well
Works well
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