WordPress plugin comparison
Count Shortcode vs Post Views Counter
Count Shortcode
by Federal Communications Commission
10+ installs4.0
Post Views Counter
by dFactory
100K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Post Views Counter has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Count Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Post Views Counter is downloaded about 3,437 times, Count Shortcode about 1.
- Post Views Counter is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,238 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- Post Views Counter was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Sep 28, 2011 for Count Shortcode.
- Post Views Counter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.2.1 for Count Shortcode.
- Count Shortcode has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for Post Views Counter.
Line by line
Post Views Counter leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Count Shortcode | Post Views Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #45,535 | #287 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 30 | 165.6K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.9(1.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 3.2.1 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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