Popular Posts Views
This plugin is addons for WP-PostViews plugin.If you configured this plugin then it will be work.
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Popular Posts Views shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (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 Popular Posts Views stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Popular post | >100 |
| Popular post views | >100 |
| Popular posts views | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
About Popular Posts Views
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin is addons for WP-PostViews plugin.If you configured this plugin then it will be work.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Plugin Name screen to configure the plugin
- (Make your instructions match the desired user flow for activating and installing your plugin. Include any steps that might be needed for explanatory purposes)
Frequently asked questions
How to use this plugin?
Just install this plugin and use this [popular_posts_views] shortcode.
I have installed the plugin but doesn’t work
Must be install this WP-PostViews plugin and configured porperly.Then This addons will be work.
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FAQ
Popular Posts Views: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Popular Posts Views free?
Yes. Popular Posts Views is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Popular Posts Views safe to use in 2026?
Popular Posts Views shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Popular Posts Views?
Popular Posts Views is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,376 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does Popular Posts Views work with WordPress 7.1?
Popular Posts Views is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Popular Posts Views need?
Popular Posts Views requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Popular Posts Views last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 14, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Popular Posts Views?
Popular Posts Views is developed and maintained by MD.NESAR MRIDHA.
What are the best alternatives to Popular Posts Views?
The most popular alternatives to Popular Posts Views are Popular Post Widget (200+ installs), New Popular Posts Widget (20+ installs) and Simple Category Ranking (10+ installs).
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