# SQMViews

> SQMViews has <10 active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SQMViews shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Lightweight, privacy-focused plugin for real-time page view analytics. All data stays on your server. Focuses on PageViews tracking.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 421
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+47.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pavel Khloponin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/schqm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sqm-views/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,089 |
| [metrics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metrics/) | #19 | 21 |
| [page views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-views/) | #23 | 29 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 484 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,609 |
| metrics | >100 | 1,659 |
| page views | >100 | 10,000 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,011) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,152) | Sep 16, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 600K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/) | 300K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [HubSpot All-In-One Marketing – Forms, Popups, Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadin/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (207) | Sep 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SQMViews safe to use in 2026?
SQMViews shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SQMViews?
SQMViews is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 421 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SQMViews work with WordPress 7.1?
SQMViews is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SQMViews need?
SQMViews requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SQMViews last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on March 17, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes SQMViews?
SQMViews is developed and maintained by Pavel Khloponin.

### What are the best alternatives to SQMViews?
The most popular alternatives to SQMViews are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sqm-views/ · Generated 2026-10-04 02:11 UTC by PageForge