DX2 Post Hit Counter
v1.3by dx2systems · updated 9 years ago
A lightweight counter to track the number of hits on all posts on the website.
- Rank
- #25,445
- Down176 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,353 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DX2 Post Hit Counter at a glance
DX2 Post Hit Counter is a WordPress plugin by dx2systems with 20+ active installs, the #25,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Mar 31, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 2 plugins tagged “hit”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats51 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DX2 Post Hit Counter |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -15.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,445 · down 559 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,445 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,269 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,334 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,271 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,300 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,362 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,406 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,291 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,296 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,009 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,886 |
Growth %
Average -1.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -15.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 30+ → 20+
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 25, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 31, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DX2 Post Hit Counter
How many websites use DX2 Post Hit Counter?
DX2 Post Hit Counter is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DX2 Post Hit Counter been downloaded?
4,353 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was DX2 Post Hit Counter last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Mar 31, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is DX2 Post Hit Counter compatible with the latest WordPress?
DX2 Post Hit Counter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is DX2 Post Hit Counter still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DX2 Post Hit Counter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to DX2 Post Hit Counter?
The plugins most like DX2 Post Hit Counter, by the tags they share, are WebberZone Top 10 (10K+), SRS Simple Hits Counter (8K+) and Page Visits Counter (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | dx2systems |
| First released | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2017 |
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