# PiwikCounter

> PiwikCounter has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PiwikCounter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**PiwikCounter allows you to show the summary of (unique) visitors as a widget on your blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,398
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+48.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 20, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rontu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rontu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/piwikcounter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | #96 | 135 |
| [piwik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/piwik/) | #8 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | >100 | 2,800 |
| piwik | #37 | 43 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PostViews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postviews/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (65) | Aug 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Counter Number Showcase, Fun Facts – WordPress Animated Counter Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-number-showcase/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (190) | Dec 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [SRS Simple Hits Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/srs-simple-hits-counter/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | May 31, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Counter live visitors for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-visitor-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 15, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [Counters Block – Animated Number Counters, Stats & Dynamic KPIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counters-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Light Views Counter – Fast, Scalable View Counter for High-Traffic Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/light-views-counter/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PiwikCounter safe to use in 2026?
PiwikCounter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PiwikCounter?
PiwikCounter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,398 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PiwikCounter work with WordPress 7.1?
PiwikCounter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PiwikCounter last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.0, was released on June 20, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes PiwikCounter?
PiwikCounter is developed and maintained by Rontu.

### What are the best alternatives to PiwikCounter?
The most popular alternatives to PiwikCounter are Post Views Counter (200K+ installs), WP-PostViews (100K+ installs) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/piwikcounter/ · Generated 2026-10-03 09:54 UTC by PageForge