Title: Dalmatian Dream Post Views Author: Boris Horvat Published: September 9, 2026 Last modified: September 9, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/dalmatian-dream-post-views/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3688532) ![](https://ps.w.org/dalmatian-dream-post-views/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3688532) # Dalmatian Dream Post Views By [Boris Horvat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whitedd/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/dalmatian-dream-post-views.2.9.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dalmatian-dream-post-views/) ## Description Dalmatian Dream Post Views counts published post views for guests while preserving compatibility with full-page cache systems. It stores counts in the existing `dd_post_views` table, uses localStorage for a lightweight visitor cooldown, and avoids per-visitor transient records. Logged-in users are not counted. A simple User-Agent bot filter is used for noise reduction. The plugin does not use external services and does not send view data to third parties. ## Installation 1. Upload the `dalmatian-dream-post-views` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin ZIP through the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress. 3. View counts appear in the Posts list and in the post editor metabox. ## FAQ ### Does this reset existing view counts? No. Version 2.9.1 keeps using the existing `{$wpdb->prefix}dd_post_views` table with the same `id` and `count` columns. ### Are logged-in users counted? No. Logged-in users are intentionally ignored. ### Does this work with page cache plugins? Yes. Views are counted with a client-side REST request after the page loads, so cached post pages can still trigger view counting. ### Does the plugin store personal data or use cookies? The plugin does not set cookies and does not store IP addresses or other visitor identifiers in WordPress. It uses the visitor’s browser localStorage only to remember the timestamp of a view for each post during the cooldown period. ### Does the plugin use XML-RPC or expose a REST API endpoint? The plugin does not register XML-RPC methods. Guest view counting uses a public REST endpoint that accepts only a valid published post ID and performs a minimal atomic database increment. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Dalmatian Dream Post Views” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Boris Horvat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whitedd/) [Translate “Dalmatian Dream Post Views” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dalmatian-dream-post-views/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/dalmatian-dream-post-views/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dalmatian-dream-post-views/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dalmatian-dream-post-views/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.9.1 * Removed the unsupported `Tested up to` header from the main plugin PHP file. * Replaced short internal `dd` identifiers with a unique `ddpostviews` prefix to reduce conflicts with other plugins and themes. * Preserved the existing `{$wpdb->prefix}dd_post_views` database table and all historical view counts. * Kept the public cache-friendly REST counting behavior unchanged. #### 2.9.0 * Replaced frontend admin-ajax view tracking with a lightweight REST endpoint. * Preserved existing view data and database schema. * Retained client-side localStorage cooldown to avoid duplicate requests. * Reduced WordPress request overhead for frontend view tracking. #### 2.8.2 * Changed source-language interface strings to English for WordPress.org internationalization. * Updated custom-table queries to use the WordPress identifier placeholder supported by the declared minimum WordPress version. * Expanded privacy, XML-RPC, REST API, and external-service documentation. * Preserved the existing database table and all historical view counts. #### 2.8.1 * Preserved WordPress 5.8 compatibility while documenting unavoidable custom table SQL identifier checks. * Kept the existing `dd_post_views` table and all historical view counts unchanged. #### 2.8.0 * Fixed the 30-minute visitor cooldown calculation. * Optimized view counting to avoid an unnecessary database read. * Improved WordPress security and sanitization compliance. * Added internationalization support. * Updated branding to Dalmatian Dream Post Views. * Improved WordPress.org and Plugin Check compatibility. * Removed development backup files from the release package. * Preserved all existing historical view counts. ## Meta * Version **2.9.1** * Last updated **5 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 8.1 or higher ** * Tags * [analytics](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/analytics/)[Counter](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/counter/) [post views](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post-views/)[views](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/views/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dalmatian-dream-post-views/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dalmatian-dream-post-views/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dalmatian-dream-post-views/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Boris Horvat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whitedd/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dalmatian-dream-post-views/)