DP Post Views Counter
Author: Denys Popov This plugin shows the number of views on the site.
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DP Post Views Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DP Post Views Counter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Counter | >100 |
| hits | >100 |
| post views | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| view | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About DP Post Views Counter
From the official readme · v1.2Description
- Author: Denys Popov
This plugin shows the number of views on the site.
Installation
1.Upload DP Post Views to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or find it in the plugin repository and install it on your site
2.After installation, activate the plugin
3.The number of article views is now displayed for each post
Changelog
First version plugin DP Post Views
1.2
- Add new function:
*-Can show how many people views article using shortcode
1.1
- Fixed a bug:
*-Not show count of viewing posts after the_excerpt on the home page
*-When removing plugin, data from database not delete
1.0
- First version.
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FAQ
DP Post Views Counter: quick answers
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Is DP Post Views Counter free?
Yes. DP Post Views Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DP Post Views Counter safe to use in 2026?
DP Post Views Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DP Post Views Counter?
DP Post Views Counter is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,770 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does DP Post Views Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
DP Post Views Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DP Post Views Counter need?
DP Post Views Counter requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DP Post Views Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 12, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes DP Post Views Counter?
DP Post Views Counter is developed and maintained by Denys Popov.
What are the best alternatives to DP Post Views Counter?
The most popular alternatives to DP Post Views Counter are Post Views Counter (100K+ installs), WP-PostViews (100K+ installs) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs).
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