Countdown & Clock vs Widget 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 & Clock at #3 and Widget Countdown at #1. They split the 5 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Countdown & Clock
Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock
Countdown builder - Customizable Countdown Timer
Widget Countdown
Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown
WordPress Countdown Plugin - Create and embed countdown timers in your posts, pages, and widgets (integrated with WooCommerce and Elementor).
Who leads on what
They split the 5 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most.
Widget Countdown ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #3 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Countdown & Clock is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 183 reviews, against 3.6 from 59 reviews.
Countdown & Clock has more reviews behind its score: 183 against 59.
Widget Countdown was updated more recently, on April 21, 2026; Countdown & Clock on February 8, 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 & Clock
Pick Countdown & Clock if the review score matters most to you or you want the score backed by more reviews.
Widget Countdown
Pick Widget Countdown if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Countdown & Clock vs Widget Countdown side by side
| Countdown & Clock | Widget Countdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Countdown Timer Plugins ranking | #3 | #1 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Reviews | 183 | 59 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Total downloads | 1,066,246 | 965,060 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Feb 8, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| First published | Feb 11, 2018 | May 8, 2015 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 6.9.7 | 6.9.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Countdown & Clock ratings
Widget 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 & Clock nor Widget Countdown can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Countdown Timer Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Countdown & Clock vs Widget Countdown: common questions
Is Countdown & Clock better than Widget Countdown?
They split the 5 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Widget Countdown ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #3 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which has more users, Countdown & Clock or Widget Countdown?
Widget Countdown ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #3 in Countdown Timer Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Countdown & Clock or Widget Countdown?
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are Countdown & Clock and Widget Countdown free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Countdown & Clock may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Widget Countdown may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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