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Counter Box — WordPress Countdown Timer Plugin

Counter Box – Add Countdowns, Timers & Dynamic Counters to WordPress

by Wow-Company · WordPress.org page · Website

v2.0.14 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 7.4+

Counter Box has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 51,765 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 25, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Counter Box at a glance

Active installs
1,000+
Total downloads
51,765
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Counter Box well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • 7 Counter Types
  • Live Preview Editor – Customize in real-time
  • Timezone Controls – Show correct countdowns for all visitors
  • Randomized Start Values – Simulate real-time growth
  • Flexible Design Settings – Fonts, sizes, colors, spacing
  • JavaScript-only – Lightweight and jQuery-free
  • GDPR-friendly – No cookies, no tracking

Counter Box reviews and ratings

8 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.5 out of 5

8 reviews

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  • Very Good

    Very Good

    syrgeorge

  • Excellent

    Excellent plugin. I like this.

    bravium69

  • Fantastic! No Bloat!

    I was looking for a really nice and slim counter/countdown plugin but many of the ones listed around WP simply have too much bloat with a variety of extra things I really didn't need. Gladly, Counter Box is exactly what I needed. No bloat, quite slim, and works fantastically, and it ensures to take care of timezone since our server is set to GMT and we operate in EST. The only feature I'd like to see is to allow custom css within the style section, as that would allow the html and css to cooperate within a single area. However, I liked that all I needed to do was write my own html/css to give the counter the skin fit for the page/site. For anyone looking for a nice and lean countdown plug, this is a good choice. Thanks.

    Thomas

  • AWESOME ADD-ON

    This little plugin solved a very real problem I had with Elementor. I required a days-expended from a set-date counter and this plugin is perfect for the task!

    js76155

  • J'aime

    Très bien et très bon support réactif. La version pro offre de nombreuses options. En juin 2021 la documentation reste un peu faible… mais un mail au support… tout ok.

    dan57

  • Doesn't work at all

    Counter won't display in either test or active mode. Won't even preview. Forget it!

    SeattleLion

Where Counter Box ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Counter Box appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Countdown Timer Plugins #18 by tag, #18 in search #15 –

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Details

Easily add countdowns, timers, and counters to your WordPress site. Ideal for sales, events, stats, and personalized time-based experiences.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Counter Box competes in

Tags

  • count down
  • countdown
  • countdown timer
  • Counter
  • timer

More from Wow-Company

Version
2.0.14
Last updated
Aug 25, 2026
First published
Jun 24, 2020
Requires WordPress
5.5
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Counter Box FAQ

What does Counter Box do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Counter Box offers 7 Counter Types, Live Preview Editor – Customize in real-time, Timezone Controls – Show correct countdowns for all visitors, Randomized Start Values – Simulate real-time growth and Flexible Design Settings – Fonts, sizes, colors, spacing.

How many active installs does Counter Box have?

WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Counter Box as of September 7, 2026.

Is Counter Box still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 25, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Is Counter Box free?

Counter Box is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Counter Box rank among Countdown Timer Plugins?

Counter Box is #15 in the WordPress.org Countdown Timer Plugins ranking.