Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics
by wp-buy · Analytics
Also makes 16 other plugins · 345.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
Track visitors, page views, countries, browsers, search traffic and more in one simple dashboard, with bots filtered out.
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Health
B 83/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈35K estimated
Momentum
+42%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “stats analytics” for “live visitors”. “stats analytics” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “live visitors” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 67 average across 1,833 Analytics plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.5%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 2M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Analytics plugin keeps 1.2%, across 1,011 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Analytics plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 15 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 15 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 233 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
17%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| visitor traffic | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| visitors | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| real time | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| statistics your tag | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| hits counter your tag | #4 | #1 | 0 |
| visitor your tag | #5 | #3 | up 2 |
| traffic statistics | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| visitors online | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| real time validation | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| traffic your tag | #6 | #8 | down 2 |
| traffic analysis | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| statistic | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| visitor statistics | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| traffic counter | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| live visitors | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| real | #7 | #7 | down 1 |
| time | #7 | #7 | up 1 |
| website statistics | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| site statistics | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| real time traffic | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| stats analytics your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
199 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 129 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “stats analytics” for “live visitors”. “stats analytics” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “live visitors” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 48.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
15
releases in the last 12 months
15d ago
latest release · v8.18 · 18 Oct 2026
70
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 24 Jun 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Ryan Miller7mo ago
I’ve been using this plugin for about 3 weeks, and the results have been excellent. It’s very easy to set up and gives clear, real-time insights about visitors, traffic sources, and user behavior. It really helped me build a better marketing plan based on actual data instead of guessing, which made a noticeable difference for my site. I’m very happy with the plugin and definitely recommend it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ peq428mo ago
Plugin includes nothing for free.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gothboy1.0y ago
As much as I like this plugin I’ve had to remove it because it causes database issues which prevents the site from loading.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ KlimaPic1.7y ago
Yes, the plugin does its job in free. And I understand the advertising for PRO. But it is all over and in between the stats. Plus I had a popup just now. Maybe that will stop me from going PRO, because it annoys me to be forced to buy. Less is sometime more. Maybe you take care in the next updates.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bejomojo2.4y ago
bagus
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jairus782.6y ago
After extensively using the free version, I made the decision to upgrade to the premium version of this plugin, and I must say, it’s been a game-changer. In comparison to other popular plugins, this one stands head and shoulders above the rest. I highly recommend it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous2.9y ago
The name “Real Time Statistics” is misleading. There is only one real time stat and its users online count, nothing more. So, if you want a real time statistics, this plugin is not for you. Plugin name should be: “Very Basic Traffic Stats”. Also if you are buying a pro version, there is nothing “more”. It’s not worth the money. If you want basic stats, then use free version. If you need something serious, do not buy, and go look for something more advanced traffic plugin. Not worth even a penny.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ axfalcon3.0y ago
best free analytics plugin I’ve seen
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 8.11 Fixed visitor tracking sometimes failing with a 400 (Bad Request) error on pages whose title or referrer contained special characters; all tracking values are now properly URL-encoded Front-end tracking script is now ver 8.11
- — Version 8.10 performance improvements 8.10
- — Version 8.9.1 Security fixes and general performance improvements Country, region and city are now detected from a local GeoIP database (MaxMind GeoLite2) instead of external API calls, fixing slowdowns and server overload on busy sit 8.9.1
- — Version 8.9 Country, region and city are now detected from a local GeoIP database (MaxMind GeoLite2) instead of external API calls, fixing slowdowns and server overload on busy sites New Geolocation settings tab with auto-download a 8.9
- — Version 8.8 Refreshed the dashboard with new summary boxes and trend indicators 8.8
- — Version 8.7 Accurate session duration tracking using WordPress Heartbeat API (fixes single-page visits showing as 1 second) Redesigned dashboard with modern stat boxes, sparkline charts, and day-over-day comparison indicators Smarte 8.7
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 10 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (8.18). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.2 Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 8.16 - Unauthenticated Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via 'X-Real-IP' HTTP Header ↗2026-10-02 CVE-2026-97341 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 8.16 Patched in 8.17
- Patched High · 7.2 Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 8.11 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-08-13 CVE-2026-28175 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 8.11 Patched in 8.12
- Patched High · 7.2 Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 8.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-04-03 CVE-2026-2936 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 8.4 Patched in 8.5
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 6.7 - Missing Authorization to Information Disclosure ↗2023-06-05 Missing Authorization Affects < 6.8 Patched in 6.9
- 2021-10-06 CVE-2021-24829 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.8 Patched in 3.9
- Patched High · 8.8 Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 2.13 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation ↗2021-04-22 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 2.13 Patched in 3.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 2 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Track visitors, page views, countries, browsers, search traffic and more in one simple dashboard, with bots..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("who want", "who need").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Multisite.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,633 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "Hits Counter", "stats analytics" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-03-20 40K+ → 30K+ down after 6 days in tier
- 2026-03-14 30K+ → 40K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-13 40K+ → 30K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2026-03-09 30K+ → 40K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-08 40K+ → 30K+ down after 836 days in tier
- 2023-11-23 50K+ → 40K+ down after 971 days in tier
- 2021-03-27 40K+ → 50K+ up after 1083 days in tier
- 2018-04-09 30K+ → 40K+ up after 442 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Real-Time Post Statistics for WordPress 1K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A -
Wise Analytics 50+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B - V Visitor Audit 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress 400K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative) 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Post Views Counter 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A
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