Best deadline plugins for WordPress
The most popular deadline plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Deadlines leads with 50+ active installs, ahead of Post Deadlines (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “deadline” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 deadline plugins
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WP DeadlinesThe most installed deadline plugin, with 50+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
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Post Deadlines10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
All 2 plugins tagged “deadline”
WP Deadlines
Down in the last 7 days:29#21,381by ThemesGrove9 years ago
Finally, A countdown timer to increase your sales and email conversions by creating a urgency to your buyer.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- 4.8(4)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Post Deadlines
#46,879by Timi Wahalahti8 years ago
Simple plugin to add deadlines for posts and list posts with upcoming deadlines. Can be used as standalone or with P2 or o2.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 5/day