Description
MWR Hit Counter is a simple and lightweight text-based counter for your website.
It uses a single database table and a cookie to count unique visitors over 30 days.
No IP tracking, no bloated features — just a clean counter you can display anywhere.
Screenshots
Shortcode usage example (screenshot-1.png)
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/mwr-hit-counterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Add the shortcode where you want the counter to appear.
Examples
Template code (in PHP):
<?php echo do_shortcode( '[mwrcounter start=500]' ); ?>
Post/Page code:
[mwrcounter start=500]
FAQ
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Which WordPress versions are supported?
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Tested with WordPress 6.8.2 and should work with any version from 5.0+.
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Why does the counter not increase on page refresh?
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This plugin uses a cookie (valid for 30 days) to prevent counting the same user repeatedly.
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Can I change the starting value?
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Yes, use the
startattribute in the shortcode:[mwrcounter start=100].
Contributors & Developers
“MWR Hit Counter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.1.0
- Updated for compatibility with WordPress 6.8.2
- Improved database table creation using
dbDelta()with primary key - Added safety checks for PHP 8+
- Secure cookie parameters for better compatibility
- Code cleanup and better escaping for database operations
0.1
- Initial release