# Event Countdown for The E… vs Happy New Year

> Event Countdown for The E… vs Happy New Year compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Event Countdown for The Eve… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy New Year.

**Event Countdown for The Eve… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy New Year.** Choose Event Countdown for The Eve… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Happy New Year if you care most about download trend.

| | Event Countdown for The Events Calendar | Happy New Year |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 3K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.5K ✅ | 45 |
| Download trend | -74.3% | -4.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 48 ✅ | 4 |
| Health score | 86/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.6.30 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Nov 2017 | Dec 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Event Countdown for The Eve… or Happy New Year?
Event Countdown for The Eve… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy New Year. Choose Event Countdown for The Eve… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Happy New Year if you care most about download trend.

### Is Event Countdown for The Eve… more popular than Happy New Year?
Event Countdown for The Eve… is the more popular of the two with 3K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Happy New Year.

### Can I use Event Countdown for The Eve… and Happy New Year together?
Both plugins cover countdown, 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 Event Countdown for The Eve… and Happy New Year 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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