Colorlib vs Event Countdown for The Events Calendar (October 2026)
Updated October 22, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Countdown Timer Plugins top 10: Colorlib at #10 and Event Countdown for The Events Calendar at #7. Colorlib leads on 3 of the 6 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Colorlib
Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode by Colorlib
Create a coming soon page or maintenance mode screen with 15 responsive templates, countdown timer, MailChimp subscribe form, and social media links.
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar
Event countdown timer for The Events Calendar. Show a countdown to upcoming events with a shortcode, block, Elementor widget or sticky floating bar.
Who leads on what
Colorlib leads on 3 of the 6 measures we track.
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar ranks higher on WordPress.org: #7 against #10 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Colorlib has more users: 5,000+ active installs against 3,000+.
Not enough reviews to compare ratings fairly: Colorlib has 42, Event Countdown for The Events Calendar has 48. We compare ratings only above 50 reviews each.
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar has more reviews behind its score: 48 against 42.
Colorlib was updated more recently, on September 29, 2026; Event Countdown for The Events Calendar on September 1, 2026.
Colorlib was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 4,670 times against 1,502.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Colorlib
Pick Colorlib if you want the plugin more sites already run, you want the one shipping releases most recently or you want the one being installed faster right now.
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar
Pick Event Countdown for The Events Calendar if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the score backed by more reviews.
Colorlib vs Event Countdown for The Events Calendar side by side
| Colorlib | Event Countdown for The Events Calendar | |
|---|---|---|
| Countdown Timer Plugins ranking | #10 | #7 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 42 | 48 |
| Active installs | 5,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Total downloads | 296,510 | 105,332 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4,670 | 1,502 |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| First published | Dec 6, 2018 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
Colorlib ratings
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Colorlib nor Event Countdown for The Events Calendar can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Countdown Timer Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Colorlib vs Event Countdown for The Events Calendar: common questions
Is Colorlib better than Event Countdown for The Events Calendar?
Colorlib leads on 3 of the 6 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Event Countdown for The Events Calendar ranks higher on WordPress.org: #7 against #10 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which has more users, Colorlib or Event Countdown for The Events Calendar?
Event Countdown for The Events Calendar ranks higher on WordPress.org: #7 against #10 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Colorlib or Event Countdown for The Events Calendar?
Colorlib has more users: 5,000+ active installs against 3,000+.
Are Colorlib and Event Countdown for The Events Calendar free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Colorlib may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Event Countdown for The Events Calendar may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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