Countdown Timer
900+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated January 24, 2019
A simple plugin for counting down to, or up from, one or more dates. Events can be shown in a sidebar widget or inside posts and pages with a shortcode, and the plugin was translated into many languages. It suits blogs marking events or anniversaries. It has not been updated since 2019, so compatibility with current WordPress versions is uncertain. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Counts down or up in years, months, weeks, days and smaller units
- Sidebar widget and shortcodes for posts and pages
- Multilingual interface with many translations
Cons
- Code is old and current WordPress compatibility is unconfirmed
- No paid edition; the settings page only links to a donation button
Topics: Countdown plugins
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