Post Views Counter

1. 01Install Post Views Counter either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server
2. 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. 03Go to the Post Views Counter settings and set your options.

For many frequently asked questions check the Post Views Counter Docs .

Why use Post Views Counter vs Google Analytics?

Post Views Counter gives you per-post Views and site-wide Visits inside WordPress. It is fast, easy to use and privacy-first, with counting data stored on your server and control over what, who and when you count. Google Analytics may be more than you need when you want content view statistics for editorial decisions.

Can I use Post Views Counter alongside Google Analytics?

Of course – many sites use both. Post Views Counter handles on-site, per-post view counts inside WordPress (no third-party scripts), while Google Analytics covers marketing funnels and acquisition.

What is the difference between Views and Visits?

A View belongs to the content being viewed and is counted according to your counting settings. A Visit starts with a browser’s first counted view and covers subsequent counted content views within the fixed Count Interval. Viewing another eligible post within that window adds a View without starting another Visit. Later views do not extend the window.

Why do Visits differ from sessions in Google Analytics?

Post Views Counter follows the counting rules you choose: which content to count, which visitors to include or exclude, and how often to count them again. These rules may differ from your Google Analytics setup, so the totals are not expected to match.

The time windows also differ. PVC starts a fixed Visit window with the first counted view, using your Count Interval – 24 hours by default. Later views do not extend it. Google Analytics 4 uses an inactivity timeout, which defaults to 30 minutes.

Why can’t I see Visits for a single post?

A Visit belongs to your site, not to a post – one Visit often covers several posts. Post Views Counter shows Views for each post and Visits as site-wide totals. Traffic Signals still notice when the visits that start on a post change unusually.

Why does the Visits chart show no data?

Visits start accumulating when Visit counting becomes available; earlier Views do not automatically become Visits. Setting Count Interval to 0 stops new Visits but preserves previously counted totals. If browser storage is unavailable, Views can still be counted but Visits are not inferred. Right after an update, the chart can briefly say that Visit data is not available while the database is prepared.

Is Post Views Counter GDPR compliant?

Post Views Counter counts views and visits inside WordPress without third-party tracking scripts. Views and Visits are stored as aggregate totals on your server. To apply the Count Interval, it uses a first-party cookie in the visitor’s browser. Pro also offers cookieless browser storage; its optional Strict Counts feature caches IP-derived data associated with content and timestamps to limit repeat counts.

How do I get support?

If you’re using the free version, please post your question in the WordPress.org support forum.

If you’ve purchased Post Views Counter Pro, your license includes one year of updates and premium support. You can contact us directly through our dedicated support channel available after logging into your account at Post Views Counter , and our team will get back to you.