# Countdown, Coming Soon, M… vs Smart Countdown Scarcity

> Countdown, Coming Soon, M… vs Smart Countdown Scarcity compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smart Countdown Scarcity.

**Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smart Countdown Scarcity.** Choose Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Smart Countdown Scarcity if you care most about download trend.

| | Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock | Smart Countdown Scarcity |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 2K ✅ | 43 |
| Download trend | +13.9% | +34.4% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 183 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 61/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 8 months ago ✅ | 1 year ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 ✅ | WP 6.8.11 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ | 8.0+ |
| First released | Feb 2018 | Aug 2025 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… or Smart Countdown Scarcity?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smart Countdown Scarcity. Choose Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Smart Countdown Scarcity if you care most about download trend.

### Is Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… more popular than Smart Countdown Scarcity?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Smart Countdown Scarcity.

### Can I use Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… and Smart Countdown Scarcity together?
Both plugins cover countdown timer, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… and Smart Countdown Scarcity free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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