# Init View Count – AI-Powered, Trending, REST API

> Init View Count has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 358 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Init View Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Count post views accurately via REST API with customizable display. Lightweight, fast, and extensible. Includes shortcode with multiple layouts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,230
- **Downloads (30 days):** 358 (+9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Init HTML (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brokensmile2103-1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/init-view-count/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-views/) | #11 | 42 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #53 | 354 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,385 |
| [trending posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trending-posts/) | #1 | 3 |
| [View Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/view-counter/) | #2 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post views | >100 | 9,525 |
| rest-api | #54 | 7,360 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| trending posts | #11 | 173 |
| View Counter | #20 | 1,389 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 70.1%
- 1.19: 29.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebberZone Top 10 — Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-10/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (101) | Sep 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Page View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-views-count/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (55) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Wp Post Views – WordPress Post views counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-views/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [WP Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpecounter/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 19, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-views-count/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (6) | May 9, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Post Views for Jetpack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-for-jetpack/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-views-count/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 14, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Jetpack Post Views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-post-views/) | 200+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2014 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Post View Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-view-counter/) | 100+ | 4/5 (3) | Apr 7, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 10 | [View Post Counter – Website Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/view-post-counter/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Sep 4, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Init View Count free?
Yes. Init View Count is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Init View Count safe to use in 2026?
Init View Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Init View Count?
Init View Count is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,230 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 358 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Init View Count work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Init View Count up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Init View Count need?
Init View Count requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Init View Count last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on September 26, 2026 (4 days ago).

### Who makes Init View Count?
Init View Count is developed and maintained by Init HTML.

### What are the best alternatives to Init View Count?
The most popular alternatives to Init View Count are WebberZone Top 10 (10K+ installs), Page View Count (10K+ installs) and Wp Post Views (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-view-count/ · Generated 2026-09-29 23:59 UTC by PageForge