Content Module

Post Views Counter

Post Views Counter tracks and displays how many times each post has been viewed. Lightweight database storage counts unique and total pageviews without external services. Display view counts on posts, in admin columns, or use for popular posts widgets and queries. Essential for content-driven sites wanting to identify trending articles, measure content performance, or show social proof through view counts.

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Key Features

Automatic view tracking
Display view counts
Popular posts identification

Why Use This Module?

  • Track post view counts
  • Lightweight local storage
  • Display counts on frontend
  • Admin column visibility
  • Popular posts functionality

Real-World Use Cases

Track Popularity

See which posts and pages are most viewed to understand what content resonates with your audience.

Content Strategy

Use view counts to identify trending topics and create more of the content your visitors want.

How to Use

Activate the module. View counts will be tracked automatically and displayed in admin and with shortcodes.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Improves content management and organization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this count bot visits?

The module uses basic bot filtering. For precise analytics, dedicated services are more accurate.

Can I display view counts?

Yes, use shortcodes or template functions to show counts. Configurable display options.

Does this slow down the site?

Single database write per view. Minimal impact, though very high traffic sites should consider caching strategies.

What Users Are Saying

"Popular posts widget based on actual views. Readers find trending content."

— News Site

"Know which posts perform. View counts guide future content decisions."

— Blog

"Writers can see their post performance. Motivating to see high view counts."

— Content Team

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