Post View Count
Add a "Post View Count" plugin to get the count of views for your posts.
Solid choice
Post View Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 389.4% vs the previous 30 days
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post View Count stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| count | #3 |
| Counter | #50 |
| postviews | #3 |
| view | #9 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 18 reviews
About Post View Count
From the official readme · v3.3Description
“Post View Count” is an easy-to-use and lightweight post views count plugin. It allows you to display how many times a post type has been viewed.
Main Features
- Lightweight plugin
- No third party dependency
- Post views display in backend post grid
Need Help
If you’re stuck or have any questions regarding the use of this plugin, you can email us at: nareshparmar827@gmail.com
Installation
- Upload ‘wp-simple-post-view’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Q. I have a question?
A. Contact us at: nareshparmar827@gmail.com
Changelog
3.1
- Bug fix & Code improvements
3.0
- Bug fix
2.0.2
- Bug fix
2.0.1
- UI & Code improvements
2.0
- UI & Code improvements
1.8.4
- Bug Fix
Screenshots
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FAQ
Post View Count: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Post View Count free?
Yes. Post View Count is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post View Count safe to use in 2026?
Post View Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post View Count?
Post View Count is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 81,703 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 2,271 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post View Count work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Post View Count up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.8 or newer.
What PHP version does Post View Count need?
Post View Count requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Post View Count last updated?
The latest version, 3.3, was released on September 16, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Post View Count?
Post View Count is developed and maintained by Naresh Parmar.
What are the best alternatives to Post View Count?
The most popular alternatives to Post View Count are Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs), Posts Character Count Admin (1K+ installs) and GravityWP – Count (1K+ installs).
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