It could be something important. I don't know the exact intention behind this particular view counter, but consider for instance the scenario of using such a co

It could be something important. I don't know the exact intention behind this particular view counter, but consider for instance the scenario of using such a counter as an element aimed at enhancing credibility and establishing trustworthiness. You'd be more likely to read an article knowing it was also read by other 100K people, wouldn't you?