Countdown – Countdown & Clock
10,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated February 8, 2026
A plugin for creating countdown timers and placing them in posts and pages with a shortcode. It offers several styles, including circle, digital, clock and flip clock designs, plus evergreen and sticky countdowns, WooCommerce countdowns and a coming soon page. It suits shops and event sites building urgency. A free version is available, and a Pro version adds features such as popups and country targeting.
Pros
- Shortcode and widget placement for countdowns
- Several countdown styles including simple, circle and clock
- Coming soon page for sites under construction
Cons
- Pro features need a licence key and are shown as upgrade prompts
- Some styles loaded from a public CDN, which adds a third-party request
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