Lightweight page-view tracking and popular-post ranking for WordPress.
Alternatives to Popular Posts Views
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Count post views accurately via REST API with customizable display. Lightweight, fast, and extensible. Includes shortcode with multiple layouts.
Mostifyv1.1.0
Lightweight popular-posts engine. Track page views and comments, display top posts by today, this week, this month, or all-time.
The Hits Listv1.6.0
Track post views locally, display popular posts, and migrate Top 10 data into a completely free, drop-in replacement.
RB Post Views Widgetv1.0.2
Display the most viewed posts on your website using a simple, lightweight widget.
WP Views Counterv2.1.3
Fast, lightweight post views counter. Display views in admin, blocks or shortcodes — no tracking scripts required.
Netstan Count Litev1.0.0
Lightweight post view counter with an eye-icon badge and a dashboard of daily and weekly charts, top posts and top categories. Works with any theme.
Lightweight post view counter with a widget and shortcodes. Track post views automatically, stop double-counting, and display popular content easily.
Track post views and page views, and display popular posts and trending content on your WordPress site.
WSH Views Counterv1.3.45
Track WordPress post, page and WooCommerce product views with built-in reports, statistics and flexible display options.