WordPress plugin comparison
Light Views Counter vs WP Counter
At a glance
- Light Views Counter has more active installs: 3K+, against 700+ for WP Counter.
- On a typical day, Light Views Counter is downloaded about 43 times, WP Counter about 8.
- Light Views Counter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- Light Views Counter was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against May 17, 2023 for WP Counter.
- Light Views Counter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.2.15 for WP Counter.
- WP Counter has been around longer: since 2015, against 2025 for Light Views Counter.
Line by line
Light Views Counter leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Light Views Counter |  WP Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,815 | #7,616 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 165 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.2.15 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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