WordPress plugin comparison
Post Engagement vs WP Views Counter
At a glance
- WP Views Counter has more active installs: 2K+, against 40+ for Post Engagement.
- On a typical day, WP Views Counter is downloaded about 19 times, Post Engagement about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Post Engagement was updated more recently: May 23, 2026, against Dec 19, 2025 for WP Views Counter.
- Post Engagement is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for WP Views Counter.
- WP Views Counter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for Post Engagement.
Line by line
WP Views Counter leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Post Engagement |  WP Views Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,659 | #4,672 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 498 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.47 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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