WordPress plugin comparison
Counters Block vs Generic Stats
At a glance
- Counters Block has more active installs: 3K+, against 30+ for Generic Stats.
- On a typical day, Counters Block is downloaded about 42 times, Generic Stats about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Counters Block was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Jun 9, 2017 for Generic Stats.
- Counters Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Generic Stats.
- Generic Stats has been around longer: since 2008, against 2021 for Counters Block.
Line by line
Counters Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Counters Block |  Generic Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,827 | #23,659 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 766 | 48 |
| Rating | 5.0(8) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.8.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.75 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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