Visitor Count by MrStar

Description

Visitor Count by MrStar is a simple plugin that counts the number of visitors to your website based on their session and IP address. The plugin tracks visitors without requiring complex configurations and provides an easy-to-use solution for counting and monitoring traffic.

Note: Easily enable frontend visitor count statistics with a simple checkbox in the plugin settings page.

Features

  • Live Visitor Tracking
    Monitor your website traffic in real-time, with accurate counting based on user sessions and IP addresses.

  • Intuitive Dashboard
    Access a clean and easy-to-navigate dashboard that displays key visitor data at a glance.

  • Detailed Traffic Insights
    Gain in-depth analytics, including total visits, unique users, and visit trends to better understand your audience.

  • Easy Shortcode Support
    Display visitor statistics anywhere on your site using simple shortcodes—no coding required.

Available Shortcode

Use shortcode “[mrstar-visitor-count]” in any post, page, or widget to display your traffic statistics.

Who Is This For?

  • Bloggers aiming to monitor reader engagement
  • E-commerce store owners wanting insights into customer behavior
  • Website administrators needing quick traffic analysis

Screenshots

  • Backend: Shortcode setting and visitor summery
  • Frontend: Visitor summery via shortcode

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/mrstar-visitor-count directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. No additional setup is required.

FAQ

How does the plugin track visitors?

The plugin tracks each visitor based on their session and IP address to provide an accurate count of unique visitors.

Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?

Yes, the plugin works well with caching solutions that are compatible with dynamic content.

Reviews

November 10, 2025 1 reply
Working perfectly, simple and effective.If I may make a small recommendation, it would be amazing to have the option to manually increment the visitor count, since the extension doesn’t work retroactively (obviously).
July 31, 2025
The Visitor Count by MrStar plugin is exactly what I needed! It’s easy to set up, runs smoothly without slowing down my site, and provides real-time traffic data. The shortcode options are great, and it looks fantastic on my pages. Highly recommend it for anyone needing a simple and reliable visitor counter!
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Contributors & Developers

“Visitor Count by MrStar” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.1

*Improved PHP session management for better stability.

1.0.0

  • Initial release of the plugin.