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Simple Counter

By abwp

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Simple Counter Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily install Yandex.Metrics and Google Analytics on your website without modifying theme files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

This plugin allows you to install the counters for Yandex.Metrics and Google Analytics on your website seamlessly. You do not need to edit any files of the selected theme to implement these tools.

It provides essential webmaster tools such as Yandex.Webmaster and Google Search Console to help you manage your website effectively.

Additionally, you can utilize code counters like Yandex.Metrika and Google Analytics for tracking and analyzing your website's performance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Counter offers a straightforward way to track views, standing out for its simplicity among several similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to install and configure with minimal settings.
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly.
Provides basic view counting functionality suitable for most users.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced analytics and detailed reporting features.
No integration with caching plugins which may affect accuracy.
Limited customization options for display and tracking.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use but notes some limitations in features.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward and does exactly what I need." - User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User B
"Perfect for beginners who want simple view counts." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of detailed statistics or graphs.
No support for caching plugins causing inaccurate counts.
Limited customization for counter display.

Weaknesses

Basic feature set may not satisfy advanced users.
No updates or active development noted by some users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills plugin to count page views without complex setup or features.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced analytics, detailed reporting, or extensive customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic page view counting functionality with simple setup and minimal configuration options.

Final Verdict

Simple Counter is a reliable choice for users who want a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin to track page views without additional complexity.

However, users requiring advanced features or detailed analytics should consider alternative plugins with more robust capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Counter plugin.

Yandex

Metrika

Statistics

Screenshots

Contributors and developers

“Simple Counter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

abwp

Nbuth

Free Version

WPS

6.79

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 2

Version

1.0.3

Last updated

2 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.5.10 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Simple Counter Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (2)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.79

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