Countdown Block vs Uji Countdown (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Countdown Timer Plugins top 10: Countdown Block at #5 and Uji Countdown at #7. Countdown Block leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Countdown Block
Highlight Upcoming Events With Countdown Timer with Countdown Block.
Uji Countdown
A customizable countdown timer for events, launches, sales, evergreen campaigns, and landing pages.
Who leads on what
Countdown Block leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track.
Countdown Block ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Both report 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Not enough reviews to compare ratings fairly: Countdown Block has 7, Uji Countdown has 54. We compare ratings only above 50 reviews each.
Uji Countdown has more reviews behind its score: 54 against 7.
Countdown Block was updated more recently, on August 11, 2026; Uji Countdown on May 23, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Countdown Block
Pick Countdown Block if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Uji Countdown
Pick Uji Countdown if you want the score backed by more reviews.
Countdown Block vs Uji Countdown side by side
| Countdown Block | Uji Countdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Countdown Timer Plugins ranking | #5 | #7 |
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Reviews | 7 | 54 |
| Active installs | 4,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Total downloads | 75,547 | 363,574 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| First published | Jul 24, 2020 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.0.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Countdown Block ratings
Uji Countdown 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 Countdown Block nor Uji Countdown can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Countdown Timer Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Countdown Block vs Uji Countdown: common questions
Is Countdown Block better than Uji Countdown?
Countdown Block leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Countdown Block ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which has more users, Countdown Block or Uji Countdown?
Countdown Block ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #7 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Countdown Block or Uji Countdown?
Both report 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are Countdown Block and Uji Countdown free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Countdown Block may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Uji Countdown may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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