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Post View Count

By Naresh Parmar

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Post View Count Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add a Post View Count plugin to track how many times your posts have been viewed.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

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.

This plugin is lightweight and does not require any third party dependency. You can view the post views count in the backend post grid for easy management.

If you’re stuck or have any questions regarding the use of this plugin, you can email us for assistance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Post View Count is a straightforward plugin for tracking post views, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Customizable shortcode text output
Responsive developer support
Lightweight and elegant implementation
Accurate post view tracking for most users

Weaknesses

Recent update caused site-breaking security error for some users
Counts administrator views by default without isolation
No pro version with advanced features
Security vulnerability fixed only in latest update

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a high rating with 88.9% five-star reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction overall, though a small minority report serious issues after recent updates.

Positive highlights

'Simple and easy to use. Just what I need.' - bravium69
'Elegant and Simple. Developer is very responsive.' - Anonymous
'Works for me on WordPress 6.7.1, thanks!' - Dr. Melvin Temo
'Exactly what I have been seeking!' - Anonymous

Common complaints

Latest update (2.0.1) caused site-breaking security error requiring deactivation

Weaknesses

Counts admin views by default which may skew statistics
Recent update introduced a security vulnerability fixed only in version 2.0.1
Lack of advanced features due to no pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight plugin to track post views with minimal setup and customization needs.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring advanced analytics, strict security compliance, or isolation of admin views without manual adjustments.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core post view counting features with shortcode customization and responsive support.

Final Verdict

Post View Count is a well-liked plugin praised for its simplicity, ease of use, and responsive developer support. It effectively tracks post views and offers customization options that satisfy most users' basic needs.

However, recent security issues and the lack of a pro version with advanced features may limit its suitability for more demanding sites. Users should weigh these factors against available alternatives before choosing this plugin.