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.

Phi Phan

This single-block plugin makes your numbers stand out by animating them while still keeping them SEO-friendly, accessibility-ready, and respecting the reduced motion mode. The number can be counted up or down.
This block performs one simple job: animating numbers. You can combine it with other blocks to fit any design.
<h3>Key features</h3>
<ul>
<li>It can be counted up or down depending on the start value and the real value</li>
<li>SEO and Accessibility ready – Screen readers will read the actual number value, not the animated one.</li>
<li>It can be fit in any design</li>
<li>Highly customizable with a large range of options like duration, separator, decimal, etc.</li>
<li>You can animate it one time or multiple times whenever the block appears in the viewport</li>
<li>You can provide a prefix and/or a suffix value</li>
<li>The animated effect will not be shown in the reduced motion mode</li>
</ul>
Please take a look at <a href="https://boldpatterns.net/keywords/number?utm_source=wp.org&utm_campaign=readme&utm_medium=link&utm_content=Counting+Number+Block" rel="nofollow ugc">these custom block patterns</a> that use this block to see how it can be applied to real-world sites.
If this plugin is useful for you, please do a quick review and <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/counting-number-block/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">rate it</a> on WordPress.org to help us spread the word. I would very much appreciate it.
<h3>Other plugins</h3>
Please check out my other plugins if you’re interested:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-blocks-builder" rel="ugc">Content Blocks Builder</a> – This plugin turns the Block Editor into a powerful page builder by allowing you to create blocks, variations, and patterns directly in the Block Editor without needing a code editor.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-a-meta-field-as-block" rel="ugc">Meta Field Block</a> – A block to display custom fields as blocks on the front end. It supports custom fields for posts, terms, users, and setting fields. It can also be used in the Query Loop block.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/svg-block" rel="ugc">SVG Block</a> – A block to display SVG images as blocks. Useful for images, icons, dividers, and buttons. It allows you to upload SVG images and load them into the icon library.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icon-separator" rel="ugc">Icon separator</a> – A tiny block just like the core/separator block but with the ability to add an icon.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrumb-block" rel="ugc">Breadcrumb Block</a> – A simple breadcrumb trail block that supports JSON-LD structured data and is compatible with WooCommerce.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-enhancements" rel="ugc">Block Enhancements</a> – Adds practical features to blocks like icons, box shadows, transforms, etc.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-youtube-embed-block" rel="ugc">Better YouTube Embed Block</a> – A block to solve the performance issue with embedded YouTube videos. It can also embed multiple videos and playlists.</li>
</ul>
The plugin is developed using @wordpress/create-block. The source code is in the trunk branch.

Counting Number Block


This is exactly the way, I believe, plugin developers should be embracing blocks. Do one thing, and do it well. Make it feel native, don't go overboard with options ("decisions not options"), and keep it light. Excellent stuff.


Does one thing, and does it well


After testing a few different number counter block plugins, I found this one and haven't looked back. 



It does exactly what is say on the tin, but also doesn't over complicate things with trying to do everything and just sticks to being a great plugin.



Highly recommend. If I could give 6*'s, I would!


Really great number counter


I'm a picky dev when it comes to plugins and this block just has exactly what you need and nothing more. No bloat, no promotional banners all over. Just a well crafted block for animating counts of numbers.



Thank you!


Does what you need without bloat or fluff

This block provides an animated counter effect for numbers. It’s fast, lightweight, SEO-friendly, accessibility-ready, and fits any design.

Simple Hit Counter vs Counting Number Block