DD Post Views
Lightweight post view counting for WordPress posts using a custom database table and client-side cache-friendly REST counting.
Solid choice
DD Post Views is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where DD Post Views stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| Counter | >100 |
| post views | >100 |
| views | >100 |
About DD Post Views
From the official readme · v2.9.2Description
DD Post Views counts published post views for guests while preserving compatibility with full-page cache systems. It stores counts in the existing dd_post_views table, uses localStorage for a lightweight visitor cooldown, and avoids per-visitor transient records.
Logged-in users are not counted. A simple User-Agent bot filter is used for noise reduction. The plugin does not use external services and does not send view data to third parties.
Installation
- Upload the
dalmatian-dream-post-viewsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin ZIP through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- View counts appear in the Posts list and in the post editor metabox.
Frequently asked questions
Does this reset existing view counts?
No. Version 2.9.1 keeps using the existing {$wpdb->prefix}dd_post_views table with the same id and count columns.
Are logged-in users counted?
No. Logged-in users are intentionally ignored.
Does this work with page cache plugins?
Yes. Views are counted with a client-side REST request after the page loads, so cached post pages can still trigger view counting.
Does the plugin store personal data or use cookies?
The plugin does not set cookies and does not store IP addresses or other visitor identifiers in WordPress. It uses the visitor’s browser localStorage only to remember the timestamp of a view for each post during the cooldown period.
Does the plugin use XML-RPC or expose a REST API endpoint?
The plugin does not register XML-RPC methods. Guest view counting uses a public REST endpoint that accepts only a valid published post ID and performs a minimal atomic database increment.
Changelog
2.9.1
- Removed the unsupported
Tested up toheader from the main plugin PHP file. - Replaced short internal
ddidentifiers with a uniqueddpostviewsprefix to reduce conflicts with other plugins and themes. - Preserved the existing
{$wpdb->prefix}dd_post_viewsdatabase table and all historical view counts. - Kept the public cache-friendly REST counting behavior unchanged.
2.9.0
- Replaced frontend admin-ajax view tracking with a lightweight REST endpoint.
- Preserved existing view data and database schema.
- Retained client-side localStorage cooldown to avoid duplicate requests.
- Reduced WordPress request overhead for frontend view tracking.
2.8.2
- Changed source-language interface strings to English for WordPress.org internationalization.
- Updated custom-table queries to use the WordPress identifier placeholder supported by the declared minimum WordPress version.
- Expanded privacy, XML-RPC, REST API, and external-service documentation.
- Preserved the existing database table and all historical view counts.
2.8.1
- Preserved WordPress 5.8 compatibility while documenting unavoidable custom table SQL identifier checks.
- Kept the existing
dd_post_viewstable and all historical view counts unchanged.
2.8.0
- Fixed the 30-minute visitor cooldown calculation.
- Optimized view counting to avoid an unnecessary database read.
- Improved WordPress security and sanitization compliance.
- Added internationalization support.
- Updated branding to DD Post Views.
- Improved WordPress.org and Plugin Check compatibility.
- Removed development backup files from the release package.
- Preserved all existing historical view counts.
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FAQ
DD Post Views: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is DD Post Views free?
Yes. DD Post Views is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DD Post Views safe to use in 2026?
DD Post Views is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DD Post Views?
DD Post Views is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 141 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.
Does DD Post Views work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested DD Post Views up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does DD Post Views need?
DD Post Views requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DD Post Views last updated?
The latest version, 2.9.2, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes DD Post Views?
DD Post Views is developed and maintained by Marin Horvat.
What are the best alternatives to DD Post Views?
The most popular alternatives to DD Post Views are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).
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