Is Post Views Counter compatible with Simply Static?

Post Views Counter

v1.7.15 Tested Sep 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
7.9 /10
Needs Configuration Simply Static Studio
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Post Views Counter is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

About this Plugin

Post Views Counter allows you to collect and display how many times a post, page, or other content has been viewed in a simple, fast and reliable way.

Static WordPress Challenge

Displayed counts and saved markup can be exported, but new views will not be recorded on a static-only deployment. Use Static Studio or another live endpoint/proxy to support the tracking requests; verify the plugin's frontend REST/AJAX URLs are proxied correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Views Counter compatible with Simply Static?

Post Views Counter works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.

Which Simply Static product works best with Post Views Counter?

Based on our analysis, Post Views Counter works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.

Does Post Views Counter affect static build times?

Post Views Counter has approximately 100,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Post Views Counter need for Simply Static?

Displayed counts and saved markup can be exported, but new views will not be recorded on a static-only deployment. Use Static Studio or another live endpoint/proxy to support the tracking requests; verify the plugin's frontend REST/AJAX URLs are proxied correctly.

How often is this compatibility data updated?

All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.