You installed a post-view counter on your WordPress blog, and now the numbers are stuck in the database. To show them to readers, you would have to edit theme templates and paste in PHP. That is a hassle if you are not a developer. WP-PostViews Plus Widget is built to solve that one problem.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.0
- Platform: WordPress blogs
- Requires: the WP-PostViews Plus plugin by Richer Yang
- Download formats: ZIP or RAR
What it does
The widget is an add-on to the WP-PostViews Plus plugin by Richer Yang. It puts the plugin's counters into your theme's sidebar. You install it, activate it and drag it into place, with no template editing.
Key features
Show your most viewed posts and pages in the sidebar
The widget lists your most viewed posts and/or pages. Readers see which content is popular, and you see which articles are useful.
Separate counts for people and bots
It can count user views and bot visits. It can also display hits, post views and the number of visitors per post.
Setup without touching PHP
Integrating the base plugin's counter into a sidebar is awkward for non-technical bloggers. This widget removes that step.
Who it's for
It suits WordPress bloggers who already use, or plan to use, WP-PostViews Plus. It also suits anyone who wants a popular-posts list in the sidebar without editing theme files.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sidebar setup is done with the widget, not code.
- Tracks both bot and user views.
- Works with a plugin you may already run.
Cons
- It does nothing without the WP-PostViews Plus plugin.
- It is a small single-purpose add-on, not a full analytics tool.
- The vendor page was last updated long ago, so check compatibility with your WordPress version before relying on it.
FAQs
Does it work on its own?
No. You need the WP-PostViews Plus plugin by Richer Yang installed first.
Do I need to edit my theme?
No. You activate the plugin and place the widget in the sidebar.
Can it show pages as well as posts?
Yes. It displays most viewed posts and/or pages.
Does it count bots?
Yes. It can show views by users and by bots.
System requirements
A WordPress blog with the WP-PostViews Plus plugin installed.