Description
At a glance
Post Views Counter v1.7.15 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 100K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 1,231 reviews · updated August 14, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.3.0+ & PHP 7.0+.
Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.
Post Views Counter gives you clear, accurate post view stats — right inside WordPress. No external tools. No bloat. Just the numbers you need to see what’s working.
Key Benefits
Clarity, speed, and control:
- Clear, Focused Metrics — You get a clear picture of how your posts are performing.
- Made for WordPress — Runs entirely in your site. No GA, no third-party pipes; accurate counts in your Dashboard.
- Privacy-first — Data lives on your server, with controls that respect visitors’ rights and privacy regulations.
- Works at scale — Minimal overhead, no external scripts, Multisite-ready.
- Display anywhere — Automatically show counts, or place them exactly where you want via blocks or shortcode.
Features
Practical features that matter:
- Count & display views for any post type you select.
- Three counting modes: PHP, JavaScript, REST API
- Dashboard post views stats widget
- Sortable Post Views admin column
- Exclude bots, logged-in users, specific roles, or IPs
- Manually adjust a post’s views when needed.
- Query and order content by views (developer-friendly)
- Custom REST API endpoints
- Option to set count interval
- One-click data import from WP-PostViews, Statify and Page Views Count
- Post views display position, automatic or manual via shortcode
- Multisite compatibile
- WPML/Polylang compatible; translation-ready (.pot)
Post Views Counter Pro
More capability without extra complexity:
- Fast AJAX counting for more accurate data.
- Caching optimization that guarantees performance even under heavy traffic.
- Reports: Views by Date, Post, Author to spot winners, trends, and top contributors.
- Customizable Views Period (e.g., last 7/30 days) to control the views count timeframe.
- Export to CSV/XML to download and share data.
- Integrations for ordering by views in popular builders (e.g., Elementor Pro, Divi, GenerateBlocks).
Frequently asked questions
What is Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.7.15. It is active on over 100K websites.
Is Post Views Counter free to download?
Yes — Post Views Counter 1.7.15 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 1,231 reviews.
How do I install Post Views Counter 1.7.15?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Post Views Counter?
Post Views Counter 1.7.15 requires WordPress 6.3.0 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Post Views Counter last updated?
Version 1.7.15 was last updated on August 14, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Post Views Counter download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.7.15
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.7.15 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 14, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (1,231 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 or higher |
| Author | dFactory |
| Tags | analytics, counter, pageviews, postviews, statistics |
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