# Most Read Posts in XX days

> Most Read Posts in XX days has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 121 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Most Read Posts in XX days shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Most Read Posts counts Post and Pages hits and allows you to show them in:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 24,285
- **Downloads (30 days):** 121 (+31.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** May 29, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Claudio Simeone (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrbrown/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/most-read-posts-in-xx-days/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/count/) | #12 | 74 |
| [hits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hits/) | #9 | 21 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,114 |
| [stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats/) | #37 | 182 |
| [visits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visits/) | #1 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| count | >100 | 8,658 |
| hits | >100 | 2,614 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| stats | >100 | 2,595 |
| visits | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 86.1%
- 2.6: 9.7%
- 2.1: 4.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [GravityWP – Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravitywp-count/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Oct 27, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 4 | [Posts Character Count Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-character-count-admin/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Jul 21, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-hits-counter/) | 900+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Mar 5, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Countdown Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-timer/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Jan 24, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Dashboard Wordcount](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-wordcount/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 11, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-views-count/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 14, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [bbP topic count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-topic-count/) | 300+ | 5/5 (15) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Posts Social Shares Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-social-shares-count/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Nov 24, 2015 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Most Read Posts in XX days free?
Yes. Most Read Posts in XX days is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Most Read Posts in XX days safe to use in 2026?
Most Read Posts in XX days shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Most Read Posts in XX days?
Most Read Posts in XX days is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,285 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Most Read Posts in XX days work with WordPress 7.1?
Most Read Posts in XX days 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.

### When was Most Read Posts in XX days last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.1, was released on May 29, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Most Read Posts in XX days?
Most Read Posts in XX days is developed and maintained by Claudio Simeone.

### What are the best alternatives to Most Read Posts in XX days?
The most popular alternatives to Most Read Posts in XX days are Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs), Post View Count (4K+ installs) and GravityWP – Count (1K+ installs).


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