Simple countdown timer
v1.0by NYC HelpDesk LLC · updated 10 years ago
Countdown Widget
- Rank
- #24,193
- Down123 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,891 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple countdown timer at a glance
Simple countdown timer is a WordPress plugin by NYC HelpDesk LLC with 30+ active installs, the #24,193 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 14, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 76 plugins tagged “timer”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple countdown timer |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,193 · down 110 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,193 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,070 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,029 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,030 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,112 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,128 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,051 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,088 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,083 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 14, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 14, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple countdown timer
How many websites use Simple countdown timer?
Simple countdown timer is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,193 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple countdown timer been downloaded?
3,891 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple countdown timer last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 14, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simple countdown timer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple countdown timer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Simple countdown timer still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple countdown timer have?
No one has reviewed Simple countdown timer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple countdown timer?
The plugins most like Simple countdown timer, by the tags they share, are Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance (10K+), Uji Countdown (4K+) and Checkout Countdown for WooCommerce (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | NYC HelpDesk LLC |
| First released | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 14, 2016 |
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