# Displaying content statistics on your WordPress site

> Show visitors how many posts, pages and comments your WordPress site has with the Simple Blog Stats plugin.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/displaying-content-statistics-on-your-wordpress-site/

If you’ve created multiple posts, pages, or media files on your WordPress site, you may want to showcase these statistics to your visitors. On **ruachost.com**, you can easily display content statistics using the **Simple Blog Stats plugin**.

## Why Show Content Statistics?

- Highlights the richness of your site’s content.
- Encourages user engagement by showcasing activity.
- Provides transparency about site growth.
- Adds credibility to your blog or community site.

## Installing the Simple Blog Stats Plugin

1. **Log in to WordPress** with an administrator account.
2. In the dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New**.
3. Search for **Simple Blog Stats**.
4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
5. The plugin will now appear in your list of active plugins.

## ⚙️ Displaying Blog Statistics

1. In the dashboard, go to **Settings → Simple Blog Stats**.
2. You’ll see a list of available shortcodes.
3. Copy the shortcode you want to use. Examples:

   - `[sbs_posts]` → Displays the number of published posts.
   - `[sbs_pages]` → Displays the number of published pages.
   - `[sbs_comments]` → Displays the number of comments.
   - `[sbs_users]` → Displays the number of registered users.
4. Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget.
5. Click **Publish/Update** → The statistics will appear on your site.

## Example: Displaying Post Count by Category

You can filter statistics by category and status using shortcode attributes. For example:

```text
[sbs_posts cat="WordPress" status="Pending Review"]
```

This will display the number of posts in the **WordPress** category with the status **Pending Review**.

## Important Notes

- By default, `[sbs_posts]` shows the total number of published posts.
- Always test shortcodes to ensure they display correctly.
- Combine multiple shortcodes to create a full statistics page.