WordPress plugin comparison
Init View Count vs Simple Post View Counter
At a glance
- Init View Count has more active installs: 70+, against 30+ for Simple Post View Counter.
- On a typical day, Init View Count is downloaded about 15 times, Simple Post View Counter about 8.
- Simple Post View Counter has no reviews yet.
- Init View Count was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Sep 4, 2026 for Simple Post View Counter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Init View Count leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Init View Count |  Simple Post View Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,573 | #23,376 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 444 | 208 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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