Plugin info

Total downloads: 126
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: 8/28/2025 (125 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 8/28/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 125 days ago

50/100

Is Total Views abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 125 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

Total Views is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to count total page views and display them anywhere using the [total_views] shortcode.

Features include:

  • Counts total page views for your website.
  • Display total views with a customizable label.
  • Style options: bold, italic, underline, color.
  • Editable total page views number in the settings to manually adjust.
  • Front-end shortcode [total_views] displays the counter exactly as in the admin preview.
  • CSS classes: total-views-label and total-views-count for advanced styling.
  • Optional “Check tutorial” button linking to a video guide.
  • Responsive admin settings page.

Ideal for bloggers, developers, and website owners who want quick traffic insight with minimal setup.

Keywords

page views, visitor counter, traffic analytics, shortcode counter, total views plugin, front-end page views, visitor statistics, WP plugin traffic, lightweight analytics

Installation

  1. Upload the total-views folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Settings Total Views to configure label, color, and styles.
  4. Use the shortcode [total_views] anywhere to display total views.
  5. To reset the counter, set Total Page Views to 0 and save changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Total Views count unique visitors or total page views?

It counts total page views, including repeat visits from the same user. For unique visitor tracking, use Google Analytics.

Can I set total page views manually?

Yes, you can update the Total Page Views value in the settings panel and save changes.

Can I customize the counter style?

Yes! Use the classes total-views-label and total-views-count in your theme CSS. Add !important if needed to override plugin styles.

Does the color picker work on mobile devices?

Yes, modern Android and iOS browsers support <input type="color"> natively.

Is this plugin SEO-friendly?

Yes. The output is semantic HTML and does not negatively affect SEO.

Can I use the shortcode in widgets or footer?

Yes, [total_views] works in posts, pages, widgets, footer, and sidebar areas.

Does the plugin work with any WordPress theme?

Yes, it is lightweight and compatible with all modern WordPress themes.

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Screenshots

  1. Admin settings page – left panel: settings, right panel: shortcode preview.

    Admin settings page – left panel: settings, right panel: shortcode preview.

  2. Front-end display in footer using <code>[total_views]</code>.

    Front-end display in footer using [total_views].

  3. Front-end display in sidebar using <code>[total_views]</code>.

    Front-end display in sidebar using [total_views].

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.
  • Counts total page views.
  • Shortcode [total_views] added.
  • Editable total page views in admin settings.
  • Customizable label, color, and text styles.
  • Admin preview using shortcode output.
  • Responsive admin layout.
  • “Check tutorial” button added.