Post Pay Counter
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About
Easily handle authors' payments on a multi-author blog by computing posts' remuneration basing on admin defined rules.
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What It Does
Post Pay Counter calculates how much each author on a multi-author WordPress site should be paid based on rules you configure (such as per post, per word, or per view). It records earnings inside WordPress so you have a running ledger of what is owed to each contributor. It is essentially a built-in payroll tracker for blog content.
Who It's For
This plugin is best for site owners running multi-author publications who need to compensate writers and want a WordPress-native way to track payments instead of a spreadsheet. It suits editorial teams that pay per article, per word, or per view and want a clear record of author earnings. Smaller blogs with a single writer will find it overkill.
Who Should Skip It
If you run a solo blog, do not pay your writers, or already use an external invoicing tool that works fine, this plugin adds unnecessary complexity. It is also not the right tool for selling products or subscriptions, despite the word "payments" in its tags.
The Bottom Line
Post Pay Counter is a well-maintained, highly rated tool that solves a narrow but real problem: tracking what you owe multiple writers. The main concern is its tiny install base and complete absence of public support activity, so you are relying entirely on documentation and the developer if something goes wrong. It is worth trying if author payroll is a real pain point, but go in knowing help is scarce.
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