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Total downloads: 77
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 4
Last updated: 10/14/2025 (78 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/14/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.3
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 78 days ago

59/100

Is Simple Post View Count abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 78 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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ThemeDot (Owner)1Sadat Himel (Owner)4ThemeDot4Sadat Himel1

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Description

Simple Post View Count is a lightweight plugin that allows you to track and display the number of views for your WordPress posts. Key features include:

  • View Tracking: Automatically tracks post views using AJAX or a fallback method, with IP-based deduplication.
  • Shortcode Support: Use [simppovi-single-post-view] to display view counts anywhere on your site.
  • Customizable Display: Customize text and colors for view counts via the settings page.
  • Admin Column: Adds a sortable “Views” column to the post list in the admin area.
  • View Logs: View detailed logs of post views and export them to CSV.
  • Caching Compatibility: Works with caching plugins when configured correctly.

Perfect for bloggers, content creators, and site owners who want to monitor post popularity without heavy analytics plugins.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the included license.txt file for details.

Installation

  1. Upload the simple-post-view-count folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure settings under Settings > Simple Post View in the WordPress admin.
  4. Use the [simppovi-single-post-view] shortcode to display view counts in your posts or pages.
  5. For caching plugins, ensure the AJAX endpoint is excluded from caching.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the view count?

Use the [simppovi-single-post-view] shortcode in your post or page content. For a specific post, use [simppovi-single-post-view id="123"]. Customize with attributes like show_total="true" or show_24_hour="false".

Why are view counts not updating?

Ensure your caching plugin excludes the AJAX endpoint. Check the view logs under Settings > Simple Post View for details.

Can I reset view counts?

Yes, use the “Reset Post View Data” button in the settings page. This action is irreversible.

Does it work with multisite?

Yes, the plugin supports WordPress multisite installations.

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Screenshots

  1. Settings page for customizing view count text and colors.

    Settings page for customizing view count text and colors.

  2. Post view column in the admin post list.

    Post view column in the admin post list.

  3. View logs table with CSV export option.

    View logs table with CSV export option.

  4. Shortcode output on a post page.

    Shortcode output on a post page.

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Updated prefixes for better uniqueness and compatibility
  • Improved security with better nonce handling
  • Fixed AJAX endpoint references

1.0.0

  • Added database schema upgrade routine.
  • Improved performance with view_date index.
  • Added date range filter for view logs.
  • Enhanced security with CSV sanitization and input validation.
  • Updated frontend AJAX with retry mechanism.
  • Initial release.
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