The Hits List
v1.6.0by Adam Greenwell · updated 1 month ago
Track post views locally, display popular posts, and migrate Top 10 data into a completely free, drop-in replacement.
- Rank
- #34,160
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 570
- 570 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Hits List at a glance
The Hits List is a WordPress plugin by Adam Greenwell with 10+ active installs, the #34,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 33 plugins tagged “page views”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Hits List |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#34,160 · up 7,934 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,160 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,814 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,171 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,048 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,357 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,729 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,094 |
Growth %
Average +0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 18, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Hits List
How many websites use The Hits List?
The Hits List is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Hits List been downloaded?
570 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was The Hits List last updated?
Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 8, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is The Hits List compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is The Hits List still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Hits List have?
No one has reviewed The Hits List on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Hits List?
The plugins most like The Hits List, by the tags they share, are WebberZone Top 10 (10K+), Page View Count (10K+) and WP Blog Post Layouts (9K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 570 |
| Author | Adam Greenwell |
| First released | May 18, 2026 |
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
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