AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
v0.10.210305by kutsy · updated 5 years ago
Plugin counts posts views (hits) by using external AJAX based counter script of this plugin, which is best solution for caching whole page or using ot …
- Rank
- #7,044
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 952
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 45.5K
- 45,522 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget at a glance
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget is a WordPress plugin by kutsy with 900+ active installs, the #7,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 0.10.210305 came out on Mar 5, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 90 plugins tagged “count”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats138 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 951 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 951 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 951 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 951 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 953 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 953 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 952 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 954 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 952 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 954 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 955 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 955 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 954 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 968 |
Rank over time
#7,044 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,044 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,052 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,055 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,045 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,040 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,044 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,044 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,030 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,041 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,032 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,029 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,037 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,048 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,043 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.45% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7048 → #7040
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1087%
- v0.913%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.10.210305
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 20, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 5, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget
How many websites use AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget been downloaded?
45,522 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget last updated?
Version 0.10.210305 came out on Mar 5, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget have?
4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget?
The plugins most like AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget, by the tags they share, are Simple Post Views Count (500+), Most Read Posts in XX days (200+) and SearchWP Live Ajax Search (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 16 reviews, 94%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 6%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 24 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 33 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 952 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 45.5K |
| Author | kutsy |
| First released | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Version | 0.10.210305 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
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