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Total downloads: 673
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/9/2025 (84 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/29/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 84 days ago

59/100

Is Concise Counter of Post Views abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 84 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Developers

Robert South (Owner)3

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Description

⚠️ This plugin has been replaced by RW PostViewStats Lite.
Please install the new plugin here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/rw-postviewstats-lite/

Concise Counter of Post Views is a lightweight and efficient plugin that tracks and displays post view counts.
It’s designed to be simple, fast, and compatible with most themes and caching systems.

Key Features
✅ Track total post views
✅ Track today’s post views
✅ Increment views using Ajax (compatible with most caching plugins)
✅ Admin panel with initial settings framework
✅ Use shortcode [concise_post_views] to display views in posts, pages, or widgets

Perfect for bloggers, content creators, and developers who want minimal and effective view tracking.

Installation

Installation from within WordPress
Visit Plugins > Add New.
Search for Concise Counter of Post Views
Install and activate the Concise Counter of Post Views plugin.

Manual installation
Upload the entire concise-counter-of-post-Views folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Visit Plugins.
Activate the Concise Counter of Post Views plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it compatible with caching plugins?

Yes! The plugin uses Ajax to update views, so it works well with most caching plugins.

Can I display view counts manually?

Yes, use the [concise_post_views] shortcode in posts, pages, or widget areas.

Does it count views for custom post types?

Currently, the plugin is designed for standard posts. Support for custom post types may be added in future versions.

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Screenshots

  1. Post List

    Post List

  2. Short Code

    Short Code

  3. Page view statistics settings

    Page view statistics settings

Changelog

3.1

  • Added a clear notice in the Description section to inform users that this plugin has been replaced by RW PostViewStats Lite.
  • Added an admin notice in the WordPress dashboard recommending users to switch to the new plugin.
  • Removed load_plugin_textdomain() call since it’s no longer needed for WordPress 4.6 and above.
  • Added Author URI to the plugin header: https://robertwp.com
  • Minor code and readme improvements for clarity and compatibility.

3.0

  • Added total post views tracking
  • Added today’s post views tracking
  • Ajax-based view count increment (cache-friendly)
  • Added initial admin settings page
  • Added shortcode [concise_post_views] to display view count

2.0

  • Rename the plugin
  • Rewrite the plug-in code in an object-oriented way

1.0

  • Initial release with basic post view tracking
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