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Plugin Name: Traffic Stats Widget Plugin

By helenthomaswp

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Plugin Name: Traffic Stats Widget Plugin Review - In-Depth Analysis

Traffic Stats Widget Plugin displays visitor statistics on your blog. It counts pages visited, hits, and unique IPs. Users can see traffic data in a widget format.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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

The Traffic Stats Widget Plugin shows the number of visitors, hits, and unique IPs in the past 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. It also indicates the number of users currently online.

This plugin provides a robots filter, and it can also consider automatic traffic. Additionally, Traffic Stats Widget offers language support and automatic log deletion features.

Comparing to Alternatives

Traffic Stats Widget Plugin offers basic traffic statistics functionality, but several other plugins provide more comprehensive or updated features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use traffic stats widget
High user satisfaction with most ratings being 5 stars
No known security vulnerabilities reported
Lightweight plugin with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates leading to compatibility issues
Limited customization options for displayed data
No support for advanced visitor tracking features
No pro version or premium features available

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a strong positive reception with 85.7% of ratings at 5 stars, though there is a notable concern about lack of updates from a minority of users.

Positive highlights

"Thank you. Keep up the good work!" — televizor
"Very Usfull Plugin. Please, support visitor status & IP to WP Dashboard." — zihan_bd
"Great Plugin! Would like to remove the Text Online Now feature." — smilie1

Common complaints

Plugin appears abandoned with no updates in over three years
No longer works on some sites due to lack of maintenance

Weaknesses

Outdated codebase causing compatibility issues
Limited feature set compared to alternatives
No ongoing support or development

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight traffic stats widget without advanced features or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Those needing a regularly updated plugin with advanced visitor tracking, customization, or professional support should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic traffic statistics displayed via a widget with no premium features.

Final Verdict

Traffic Stats Widget Plugin is a simple and effective tool for basic traffic monitoring, favored by users who appreciate its ease of use and lightweight design. However, the lack of updates and limited features may hinder its usefulness for sites requiring more robust analytics or ongoing support.

Given the absence of security issues but the plugin's apparent abandonment, users should weigh their need for stability and features against the risk of compatibility problems. Alternatives with active development may be better suited for those seeking comprehensive visitor statistics.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Plugin Name: Traffic Stats Widget Plugin plugin.

Hit Counter

Traffic Counter

Traffic Widget

User Traffic

Visitors Counter

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload the zip to ‘plugins’ directory
Unzip (steps 1 and 2 cand also be performed automatically)
Activate the plugin
Configure and place the widget on your sidebar

If you need your traffic stats to be more accurate, you should use the Automatic Traffic Filter on the Widget. However, the internet is full of spiders, crawlers and all kind of robots not authenticating themselves as machines. Furthermore, it is very difficult to verify the signature of each and every robot visiting your blog… But there is a pretty good solution to this. I cannot access the root directory of your blog through WordPress install API, so you will have to do the following things by yourself: