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How to Display SharePoint Content View Counts on a Page
Question details
The user wants to display content metadata, including the author's photo, name, publication date, and view count, directly on SharePoint content tiles or Quick Links before visitors open the content.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Designing a SharePoint page to show specific content metadata (views, author, date) on preview tiles to give visitors more context.
- Observed behavior
- Current views only show a standard preview and title. The user is unable to find a standard way to display view counts and author details directly inside a Quick Links tile.
Ensure you have Edit permissions for the SharePoint site and page where you want to modify the web parts.
Use the SharePoint News Web Part
Configure the News web part to display author details, publication dates, and view counts, as it supports more metadata display options than Quick Links.
While Quick Links do not support advanced metadata on tiles, the SharePoint News web part can be configured to show the author, date, and view count, provided the selected layout supports it.
Navigate to your SharePoint page and click 'Edit' at the top right corner of the screen.
Hover over the page to add a new 'News' web part, or click the 'Edit web part' (pencil icon) on the left side of an existing News web part.
Under the 'Layout' section in the right pane, select a layout that supports metadata display, such as 'Hub News' or 'Top story'.
Scroll down to the 'Show' section in the settings pane and toggle on the options for 'Show number of views', 'Show author', and 'Show published date'.
Click 'Republish' at the top right of the page to save your changes and make the view counts visible to visitors.
Enable SharePoint Viewers for Hover Details
Since Quick Links cannot display view counts directly on the tile, you can enable the SharePoint Viewers feature so users can see view counts when hovering over files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I show view counts inside a Quick Links web part tile?
No, the standard SharePoint Quick Links web part does not support displaying view counts, author photos, or publication dates directly on the tile. You must use the News web part for these features.
Why can't I see the 'Show number of views' toggle in my News web part?
This option depends on the layout you have selected in the web part settings. Layouts like 'Tiles' or certain compact views may not support this feature. Try switching to the 'Hub News' or 'Top story' layout.
How do I request a feature to display view counts on standard tiles?
Microsoft handles feature requests through their official SharePoint Feedback Portal. You can submit your idea or vote on existing requests at feedbackportal.microsoft.com to let the development team know about your needs.
