by Init HTML 5 (3 reviews)

Init View Count

Name: Init View Count – AI-Powered, Trending, REST API
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Author: Init HTML

Count post views accurately via REST API with customizable display. Lightweight, fast, and extensible. Includes shortcode with multiple layouts.

Init View Count ranks #15,546 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #346 of 1,802 in the Analytics category, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated Jul 17, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.0.2

v1.21 Current Version v1.21

Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 17 Jul, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#346 of 1,802 in Analytics Top 25% by installs Downloads -84.3% this week Actively maintained

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Review 5 out of 5

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Keyword	Position	Change	Type	Updated
trending posts	8	—	Tag	1 day ago
View Counter	12	—	Tag	1 day ago
post views	51	—	Tag	1 day ago
rest-api	102	—	Tag	1 day ago

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.21
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Requires WP: 5.9+
Tested Up To: 7.0.2
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Init HTML

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Reviews: 3
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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners and developers who want to track post views without adding bloat to their site. It counts views via a REST API, prevents duplicate counts, offers customizable shortcodes for displaying view counts and rankings, and includes AI-powered traffic pattern learning integrated with a trending engine.

REST API view tracking
[init_view_count] shortcode
[init_view_list] shortcode with pagination
[init_view_ranking] tabbed shortcode
Template overrides like WooCommerce
Batch view tracking support
Strict IP-based filtering
Dashboard widget for top posts

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Init View Count – AI-Powered, Trending, REST API

Yes. Use the template attribute in [init_view_list] (e.g. template="grid"), and override the corresponding file in your theme like WooCommerce templates.

Yes. Just set post_type="your_custom_type" in the shortcode or REST query.

Init View Count uses both time delay and scroll detection via JavaScript, and stores viewed post IDs in either sessionStorage or localStorage (your choice).

Yes. When the scroll+delay conditions are met, the count is updated via REST API and saved using update_post_meta().

By default: - _init_view_count (total) - _init_view_day_count - _init_view_week_count - _init_view_month_count These keys can be changed via the init_plugin_suite_view_count_meta_key filter. Trending scores are calculated separately and stored in a transient.

Yes. Use get_post_meta($post_id, '_init_view_count', true) or similar keys. Or use [init_view_count] shortcode in post content.

Yes. There is an option in the plugin’s settings to disable the default stylesheet. You can style the output manually as needed.

Yes. Since it uses JavaScript + REST for counting, page caching doesn't interfere. However, REST responses (/top) are cached using transients.

Yes. Just insert a Shortcode block and paste [init_view_count] or [init_view_list] as needed.

No. Since counting only happens after scroll and delay via JavaScript, bots like Googlebot are naturally excluded.