RW PostViewStats Lite

Lightweight & Privacy-Friendly Post View Tracking for WordPress

Accurately track post, page, and custom post type views using AJAX ā€”
no IP tracking, no bloat, performance first.

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AJAX-Based View Tracking

Views are tracked asynchronously via AJAX requests, ensuring zero impact
on page load speed and Core Web Vitals.

Smart Duplicate View Prevention

Built-in 12-hour cookie-based protection prevents repeated views from
the same visitor, keeping your statistics accurate.

Privacy-Friendly by Design

No IP addresses, no personal data, and no user profiling.
Designed to be GDPR-friendly out of the box.

Developer & API Friendly

Includes shortcode support, REST API endpoints, and filter hooks ā€”
perfect for custom themes and headless WordPress setups.

Lite Version Features (Free)

  • AJAX View Counting
  • 12-hour Duplicate Prevention
  • Sortable Admin Columns
  • Data Cleaner (by date or post)
  • REST API Endpoint /wp-json/rwpsl/v1/views/{post_id}
  • Shortcode Support [rwpsl_post_views]
  • Privacy Friendly (No IP tracking)

Upgrade to RW PostViewStats Pro

  • Multisite Support
  • Advanced Analytics & Charts
  • CSV Export
  • View Milestone Notifications
  • Enhanced CPT Support
  • Performance Optimizations

Unlock powerful analytics and scaling features for professional sites.

Get Pro Version
Display Views with Shortcode
[rwpsl_post_views ]
REST API Endpoint
GET /wp-json/rwpsl/v1/views/{post_id}

Fetch view counts programmatically for headless or external applications.

Privacy & Performance First

  • No cookies for tracking identity
  • No IP or personal data stored
  • Minimal database footprint
  • AJAX-based async requests

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about RW PostViewStats Lite.

A:

Yes. By default, it tracks the **'post'** and **'page'** types. You can add support for any custom post type using a filter hook in your theme or another plugin:

add_filter('rwpsl_supported_post_types', function($types) {
    $types[] = 'your_custom_post_type';
    return $types;
});

A:

The plugin uses browser cookies to ignore repeat visits from the same user for 12 hours.

A:

The plugin only stores post view counts in your WordPress database. It uses a cookie to prevent duplicate counting but does not collect any personal information or IP addresses.

A:

Tested with:
WordPress 6.6 to 6.8
PHP 8.2 to 8.4
MySQL 5.7 to 8.0

A:

You can use the shortcode [rwpsl_post_views] in posts/pages/widgets, or use the provided REST API endpoint.

A:

Multisite support is available in the Pro version. The Lite version works on single WordPress installations.

A:

Copy /languages/rw-postviewstats-lite.pot and create your translation files. Submit your .po file to help improve the plugin.

Get Started in Minutes

  1. Install from WordPress.org

  2. Activate the plugin

  3. (Optional) Configure settings

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šŸ“‹ RW PostViewStats Lite Plugin Privacy Supplement

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

This page supplements the RobertWP General Privacy Policy with specific information about how the RW PostViewStats Lite plugin handles your data.

Data Collected by This Plugin

Data Type When Collected Retention Period Notes
Anonymous Usage Stats After you opt in via plugin settings 180 days Feature usage frequency, plugin version, PHP version
User Feedback When you voluntarily submit feedback 12 months Your feedback message, optional email address
Deactivation Feedback When you uninstall and submit a reason 6 months Uninstall reason, optional details

How This Plugin Differs from Others

Aspect RW PostViewStats Lite Paid Plugins (e.g., with license)
License Activation āŒ Not required āœ… Required (collects domain, email)
Payment Processing āŒ Not required āœ… Processed via Paddle
Feature Tracking āœ… Anonymous stats only āš ļø Varies by plugin

How to Control Your Data

  1. In Plugin Settings: Toggle anonymous stats on/off anytime
  2. When Submitting Feedback: Email is completely optional
  3. When Uninstalling: You can skip the feedback form
  4. Deletion Requests: Send to unified email support@robertwp.com

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About the Developer

Hi, Iā€™m Cassian Wu.
I build lightweight and reliable WordPress plugins designed to solve real problems without unnecessary complexity.
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