Google Reader Stats
This plugin adds the Google Reader Stats to your blog. GRS measures the +1s and views count of each blog feed item on Google Reader and displays it on your blog . The GRS Widget enables readers to easily see the blog’s…
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Google Reader Stats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (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 Google Reader Stats stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| Google Reader | >100 |
| stat | >100 |
| statistic | >100 |
| stats | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Google Reader Stats
From the official readme · v1.4Description
This plugin adds the Google Reader Stats to your blog. GRS measures the +1s and views count of each blog feed item on Google Reader and displays it on your blog . The GRS Widget enables readers to easily see the blog’s best content, with the highest overall +1s or views on Google Reader.
Put the <?php if (function_exists( 'the_grs_plusones' )) the_grs_plusones(); ?> code for post +1s and <?php if (function_exists( 'the_grs_views' )) the_grs_views(); ?> for post views in your template files (index.php, single.php, archive.php) to show +1/view count.
Translations
- Persian – Reza Moallemi
What’s New in version 1.4
* Add Support for new google reader interface and fetures
* Add Support for Google +1
* Improve Graph performance for viewing feed stats
Installation
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Upload
google-reader-statsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory -
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.4
- Add Support for new google reader interface and fetures
- Add Support for Google +1
- Improve Graph performance for viewing feed stats
1.2.0.1
- Fixed a bug where feed view stats did not count views correctly
1.2
- Add Graph for viewing feed stats
1.0
- Add support for counting likes of 4 feed output
0.8.1
- Fixed a bug where the plugin did not work with wp-jalali plugin
0.8
- Compatible with WordPress 3.0
- Compatible with new Google Reader API
- Add support for post views for each post on feed
- Add a stats page for Google Reader Stats in the wordpress Dashboard
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FAQ
Google Reader Stats: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Google Reader Stats free?
Yes. Google Reader Stats is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Google Reader Stats safe to use in 2026?
Google Reader Stats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Google Reader Stats?
Google Reader Stats is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,663 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Google Reader Stats work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Reader Stats is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Google Reader Stats last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on November 4, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Google Reader Stats?
Google Reader Stats is developed and maintained by moallemi.
What are the best alternatives to Google Reader Stats?
The most popular alternatives to Google Reader Stats are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).
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