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Plugin counts posts views (hits) by using external AJAX based counter script of this plugin, which is best solution for caching whole page or using other cache plugins. 
Plugin also include widget “Popular Posts” for displaying popular posts (based on hits count) with different visibility settings and using predefined placeholders, such as <code>{post_id}</code>, <code>{post_title}</code>, <code>{post_title_N}</code>, <code>{post_excerpt_N}</code>, <code>{post_author}</code>, <code>{post_author_link}</code>, <code>{permalink}</code>, <code>{post_date}</code>, <code>{thumbnail-[medium|...|64x64]}</code>, <code>{post_categories}</code>, <code>{post_hits}</code> and <code>{post_comments_count}</code>.
You can show hits count in Posts/Pages Loop simply adding this line: <code><?php echo(ajax_hits_counter_get_hits(get_the_ID())); ?></code> or equivalent <code><?= ajax_hits_counter_get_hits(get_the_ID()) ?></code> 
Or you can use this shortcode: <code>[hits]</code>. 
Plugin also have JavaScript-callback function (on client) for “success” (<code>ajaxHitsCounterSuccessCallback(xhr)</code>) and for “failed” (<code>ajaxHitsCounterFailedCallback(xhr)</code>) result status of hits incrementation.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>AJAX based counter ignores most bots/crawlers</li>
<li>Ability to reset the counter to any number any time</li>
<li>Plugin not require using any third party code and/or JavaScript-frameworks</li>
<li>Sortable admin column</li>
<li>Can be shown anywhere on the site using “Popular Posts Widget”, shortcode <code>[hits]</code>, php-code <code><?= ajax_hits_counter_get_hits(get_the_ID()) ?></code></li>
<li>Data import from WP-PostViews (“Tools”->”Import”)</li>
<li>W3 Cache/WP SuperCache compatible</li>
<li>Excluding counts from administrators</li>
</ul>

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget

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Plugin counts posts views (hits) by using external AJAX based counter script of this plugin, which is best solution for caching whole page or using ot …

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Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.
<a href="https://postviewscounter.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Post Views Counter</a> gives you clear, accurate post view stats — right inside WordPress. No external tools. No bloat. Just the numbers you need to see what’s working.
<h4>Key Benefits</h4>
Clarity, speed, and control:
<ul>
<li>Clear, Focused Metrics — You get a clear picture of how your posts are performing.</li>
<li>Made for WordPress — Runs entirely in your site. No GA, no third-party pipes; accurate counts in your Dashboard.</li>
<li>Privacy-first — Data lives on your server, with controls that respect visitors’ rights and privacy regulations.</li>
<li>Works at scale — Minimal overhead, no external scripts, Multisite-ready.</li>
<li>Display anywhere — Automatically show counts, or place them exactly where you want via blocks or shortcode.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Features</h4>
Practical features that matter:
<ul>
<li>Count & display views for any post type you select.</li>
<li>Three counting modes: PHP, JavaScript, REST API</li>
<li>Dashboard post views stats widget</li>
<li>Sortable Post Views admin column</li>
<li>Exclude bots, logged-in users, specific roles, or IPs</li>
<li>Manually adjust a post’s views when needed.</li>
<li>Query and order content by views (developer-friendly)</li>
<li>Custom REST API endpoints</li>
<li>Option to set count interval</li>
<li>One-click data import from WP-PostViews</li>
<li>Post views display position, automatic or manual via shortcode</li>
<li>Multisite compatibile</li>
<li>WPML/Polylang compatible; translation-ready (.pot)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Post Views Counter Pro</h4>
More capability without extra complexity:
<ul>
<li>Fast AJAX counting for more accurate data.</li>
<li>Caching optimization that guarantees performance even under heavy traffic.</li>
<li>Reports: Views by Date, Post, Author to spot winners, trends, and top contributors.</li>
<li>Customizable Views Period (e.g., last 7/30 days) to control the views count timeframe.</li>
<li>Export to CSV/XML to download and share data.</li>
<li>Integrations for ordering by views in popular builders (e.g., Elementor Pro, Divi, GenerateBlocks).</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://postviewscounter.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about Pro →</a>

Post Views Counter

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This plugin is awesome. Hope it will be great for future too

Awesome plugin


I love this simple but easy to use plugin! 


Simple but good

great plugin


I've been using it for a few years as a parallel stats tracker for a pretty traffic-heavy site and it's been serving me well.



It's great for small and simple websites too :)


Stable and scalable

Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.

AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget vs Post Views Counter