This is the simplest hit counter I could imagine (well, almost). Every time a 
page is requested, it adds one to the count. The display is not an image, just 
text. There is no javascript to hit some third-party server, no tracking, no 
distinction among pages: just an old-fashioned site counter CGI, implemented in 
WordPress. The plugin stores its count in its own MySQL table.
Once the plugin is installed (described below), you can display the count by 
putting code like this somewhere on your page:
<pre><code><?= simplehitcounter_hit(); ?>
</code></pre>
That will both increment the counter and display its value. There is no method 
for getting the value without incrementing it. I suppose I could write such a 
thing if anyone likes.
There is a minor race condition. First the plugin updates the database by one 
(atomically), then it queries for the current count. Therefore in heavy traffic 
it is possible for two updates to happen before either select. In that case, 
the counter will correctly increment, but the number displayed may be the same 
for each user, representing the total page hits. As far as I can tell, this 
race condition is inevitable without locking the table. It seems trivial 
enough, though I guess you should be warned if you run a contest to give away a 
free car to the 1,000,000th user.
By default the plugin keeps its data in a table called <code>wp_simplehitcounter_hits</code>. 
You can change this by editing the <code>simplehitcounter.php</code> file.

Simple Hit Counter

Prints a count of the number of hits your blog has received, tracked in the 
database.

DmtLo

Wow-Company

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Counter Box is a lightweight WordPress plugin that helps you create engaging countdowns and counters. Use it to increase urgency, highlight upcoming events, display statistics, or show time-based messages. No coding required.
<h3>🎯 Use Cases:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Countdown to product launch or special event</li>
<li>Timer for flash sales or promotions</li>
<li>Show time since last update or achievement</li>
<li>Personalized timers for each visitor</li>
<li>Display metric-style counters (e.g., “Total Downloads”)</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚙️ Core Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>7 Counter Types:
<ul>
<li>Countdown to Date</li>
<li>Weekly Countdown (auto-reset weekly)</li>
<li>Time Since (e.g., “Days Since Launch”)</li>
<li>Simple Timer (resets on refresh)</li>
<li>Personal Timer (user-specific countdowns)</li>
<li>Resumable Timer (persists across visits)</li>
<li>Base Counter (static up/down value)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Live Preview Editor – Customize in real-time</li>
<li>Timezone Controls – Show correct countdowns for all visitors</li>
<li>Randomized Start Values – Simulate real-time growth</li>
<li>Flexible Design Settings – Fonts, sizes, colors, spacing</li>
<li>JavaScript-only – Lightweight and jQuery-free</li>
<li>GDPR-friendly – No cookies, no tracking</li>
</ul>
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<h3>🚀 Pro Features</h3>
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<ul>
<li>Counter From Date (auto-incrementing from a start date)</li>
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<li>Number Formatting (e.g., 10000 → 10,000)</li>
<li>Hide or show content based on timer end</li>
<li>Redirect to URL after countdown</li>
<li>Show custom messages on finish</li>
<li>Trigger JS functions when timer ends</li>
<li>Display based on:
<ul>
<li>URL parameters</li>
<li>Referrer URL</li>
<li>Country (Geo-targeting)</li>
<li>Language</li>
<li>Browser</li>
<li>User role</li>
<li>Scheduled times</li>
<li>Device type (mobile/tablet/desktop)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h3>🔌 Pair with These Plugins</h3>
Boost your site’s performance by combining Counter Box with:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/" rel="ugc">Popup Box</a> – Create engaging, custom popups to boost conversions.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexi-menu/" rel="ugc">Flexi Menu</a> – Create Floating, Sticky, Dropdown & Icon Menus Easily.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/buttons/" rel="ugc">Buttons</a> – Create powerful call-to-action buttons.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/calculator-builder/" rel="ugc">Calculator Builder</a> – Insert interactive calculators inside popups.</li>
</ul>
✅ Boost engagement and conversions by combining Counter Box with these free tools!
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<h4>Support</h4>
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Counter Box – Add Countdowns, Timers & Dynamic Counters to WordPress

Easily add countdowns, timers, and counters to your WordPress site. Ideal for sales, events, stats, and personalized time-based experiences.

Simple Hit Counter vs Counter Box – Add Countdowns, Timers & Dynamic Counters to WordPress