PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Post Views Counter safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Post Views Counter WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
post-views-counter - Requires PHP: 7.0+
Known vulnerabilities
- CVE-2021-24613 — Post Views Counter [post-views-counter] < 1.3.5 (XSS) · Medium
- CVE-2024-31264 — Post Views Counter [post-views-counter] < 1.4.5 (CSRF) · Medium
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed — 5000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) — 2000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative — 600000+ active installs — max PHP <8.0
- GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress — 400000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) — 300000+ active installs
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