# CoolClock

> CoolClock has 1K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews and 2.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — CoolClock is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Show an analog clock on your WordPress site sidebar or in post and page content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 90,961
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,329 (+824.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 4.3.9
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rolf Allard van Hagen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ravanh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/coolclock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analog clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analog-clock/) | #1 | 8 |
| [clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clock/) | #1 | 51 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #19 | 273 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #71 | 1,376 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analog clock | #3 | 28 |
| clock | #14 | 618 |
| javascript | #100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.3: 87.6%
- Other: 12.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [IP2Location World Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip2location-world-clock/) | 300+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [What Time Is It?](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-time-is-it/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Oct 29, 2015 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [Universal Clocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/universal-clocks/) | 100+ | — | Nov 10, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Analog Clock Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/analog-clock-widget/) | 90+ | 2/5 (1) | May 24, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Analog Clock WP-7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/analog-clock-wp-7/) | 60+ | — | Mar 24, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Analog Clock display Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/analog-clock-display-widget/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Clock Tik Tik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clock-tik-tik/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 26, 2022 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoolClock free?
Yes. CoolClock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is CoolClock safe to use in 2026?
Yes — CoolClock is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CoolClock?
CoolClock is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 90,961 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 2,329 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CoolClock work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CoolClock up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does CoolClock need?
CoolClock requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CoolClock last updated?
The latest version, 4.3.9, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes CoolClock?
CoolClock is developed and maintained by Rolf Allard van Hagen.

### What are the best alternatives to CoolClock?
The most popular alternatives to CoolClock are IP2Location World Clock (300+ installs), What Time Is It? (100+ installs) and Universal Clocks (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coolclock/ · Generated 2026-09-26 18:38 UTC by PageForge