Description
Front Page Reload Counter is a lightweight plugin that tracks how often your site’s homepage is reloaded by visitors — excluding logged-in users. It shows a simple count of total reloads, the timestamp of the most recent reload, and a detailed log of reload events on a dedicated admin page.
No cookies, no tracking scripts — just a clean and minimal way to monitor homepage visits.
Features:
– Counts reloads of your WordPress homepage by public visitors only (ignores logged-in users)
– Displays total reload count and timestamp of the last reload
– Shows detailed reload logs with timestamps
– Includes buttons to clear the counter and delete all logs
– Provides a pause/resume toggle to temporarily stop counting reloads
– Easy to use admin page accessible via the main WordPress admin menu
Ideal for lightweight tracking or simple visitor monitoring without any performance impact.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/front-page-reload-counter/directory, or install it via the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Reload Counter in your WordPress admin sidebar menu to view and manage the reload statistics and logs.
FAQ
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Does the plugin count reloads from logged-in users?
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No. The counter only tracks reloads from non-logged-in (public) visitors.
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Can I reset the counter?
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Yes. You can reset the total count and last reload timestamp using the Clear Counter button on the admin page.
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Does the plugin keep logs of reloads?
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Yes. Detailed reload logs are stored and displayed on the admin page.
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Can I pause the reload counting?
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Yes. The plugin includes a Pause/Resume Counter toggle on the admin page to temporarily stop or restart counting.
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Is there a limit on the number of entries?
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Yes, there is a limit. The log will show a total of 100 entries. Older entries will be automatically deleted to maintain the total number of entries within the limit.
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Contributors & Developers
“Front Page Reload Counter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release.