WordPress plugin comparison

HitCounters Analytics vs WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

HitCounters Analytics

by hitcounters

Fewer than 10 installs

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

by osama.esh

20K+ installs4.5

At a glance

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for HitCounters Analytics.
On a typical day, WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) is downloaded about 650 times, HitCounters Analytics about 5.
HitCounters Analytics has no reviews yet.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Sep 6, 2026 for HitCounters Analytics.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for HitCounters Analytics.

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.

Metric	HitCounters Analytics	WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Popular rank	#56,612	#1,176
Active installs	Fewer than 10	20K+
Downloads, last 30 days	151	37.3K
Rating	No ratings	4.5(156)
Support threads resolved	–	0%
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.05	×0.90
Last release	2 months ago	5 days ago
Requires PHP	7.4	–

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