HitMeter Counter
Inserts to site pages counter code of HitMeter - the free web sites statistic system
Consider an alternative
HitMeter Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 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 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HitMeter Counter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analizer | #2 |
| Counter | >100 |
| log | >100 |
| stat | >100 |
| statistic | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About HitMeter Counter
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin inserts to site pages counter code of HitMeter – the free web sites statistic system.
It just insert the counter code, not calculate any statistics.
You can place counter to the bottom of the page or you can choose the plase by using widget.
Installation
- Upload ‘hitmeter’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Register on hitmeter.ru if you are not registered yet.
- Config the plugin ‘hitmeter’ by entering your counter id and selecting counter type.
- See the statistic of your site at hitmeter.ru/sites.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
HitMeter Counter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is HitMeter Counter free?
Yes. HitMeter Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HitMeter Counter safe to use in 2026?
HitMeter Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HitMeter Counter?
HitMeter Counter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,042 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does HitMeter Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
HitMeter Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was HitMeter Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 10, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes HitMeter Counter?
HitMeter Counter is developed and maintained by hitmeter.
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