GW Count Down — WordPress Countdown Timer Plugin
by Green Website · WordPress.org page · Website
GW Count Down has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,203 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 18, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
GW Count Down at a glance
Is GW Count Down well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Add a countdown with a shortcode
- Live timer synced to server time
- Supports multiple countdowns per page
- Custom message when countdown ends
- Hide timer after expiration (optional)
- Choose font, size, color, alignment
- Light or boxed style presets
- Full or short label format (e.g. days / d)
- Settings page under WordPress Tools
GW Count Down reviews and ratings
1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Lightweight, easy and works like a charm!
Green Website
Where GW Count Down ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that GW Count Down appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Countdown Timer Plugins | #35 by tag, not in search | #56 | – |
Details
Display a live countdown timer anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings GW Count Down competes in
Tags
- coming soon
- countdown timer
- event countdown
- live timer
- timer
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- Version
- 1.1.1
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2025
- First published
- Aug 4, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
GW Count Down FAQ
What does GW Count Down do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, GW Count Down offers Add a countdown with a shortcode, Live timer synced to server time, Supports multiple countdowns per page, Custom message when countdown ends and Hide timer after expiration (optional).
How many active installs does GW Count Down have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for GW Count Down as of September 7, 2026.
Is GW Count Down still maintained?
The last release was on August 18, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is GW Count Down free?
GW Count Down is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does GW Count Down rank among Countdown Timer Plugins?
GW Count Down is #56 in the WordPress.org Countdown Timer Plugins ranking.