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Page Visits Counter – Lite

By Denis BotiÄ

Developer Tools & Customization / Code Snippets & Custom Code

Page Visits Counter – Lite Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display the number of visits for each page in the admin dashboard and browser console. Counts visits without counting page refreshes as new visits.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin displays the number of visits for each page in the admin dashboard, browser developer-tools console, and optionally on the website frontend.

You can add and display counters for total page visits and total website visits. The page visits counter does not count page refreshes as new visits, while the website visits counter counts all visits.

This plugin is designed to provide a report of actual visits to pages that cannot be recorded through advanced analytical tools, which often require visitor consent.

The plugin is lightweight, does not crowd your database, and is GDPR compliant as it does not collect personal data.

It includes features like an invisible counter in the browser console and is compatible with WooCommerce.

Comparing to Alternatives

Page Visits Counter – Lite is a straightforward plugin focused on tracking page visits with simplicity and ease of use. Compared to other visit counters, it offers basic functionality without advanced features.

Top alternatives

Page Visits Counter – Lite

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Does not affect website speed
Displays visit counts directly on the dashboard
Useful for WooCommerce product visit tracking

Weaknesses

Lacks shortcode support for displaying stats on front-end
Limited customization options
No advanced analytics features
No pro version with enhanced capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User comments reveal a mix of appreciation for simplicity and some frustration with usability and technical issues.

Positive highlights

'Very useful and easy to use' - ashrafsello
'Doesn't affect speed and works well in backend and frontend' - ikihinojosa
'Just what I wanted, simple installation and dashboard display' - mutual50
'Good basic counter, does everything needed' - justmehereinbrisbane

Common complaints

Plugin caused website crash on installation - vivekpravat
Lacks user-friendly features like shortcodes - bandsaw12
Considered clunky and limited outside admin dashboard - bandsaw12

Weaknesses

No shortcode support for front-end display
Potential stability issues on some sites
Limited functionality compared to other counters

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight page visit counter that integrates easily with WordPress dashboards without impacting site speed.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced analytics, front-end display options via shortcodes, or a plugin with extensive customization and support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic page visit counting, dashboard display of visit stats, and easy installation without additional cost or complexity.

Final Verdict

Page Visits Counter – Lite is a straightforward and lightweight plugin ideal for users who want simple visit tracking without extra features or complexity.

However, it lacks advanced functionality, shortcode support, and may have stability issues on some sites, making it less suitable for users seeking more robust analytics or front-end display options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Page Visits Counter – Lite plugin.

Page visits counter

Visit stats

WordPress counter

Screenshots

FAQ

If you have installed and activated the plugin then you can select the “Dashboard” option from the WordPress admin menu and there you should find a widget called “ALL PAGE VISITS.”
If it is not expanded, just click on the title and you should be able to see it.
If there are no recorded visits yet, a quick info tab is going to be expanded with a short explanation on what type of visits are going to be recorded.