Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock
Countdown builder - Customizable Countdown Timer
Use with caution
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.7/5 from 183 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| countdown | #3 |
| countdown timer | #12 |
| timer | #21 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 183 reviews
About Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance
From the official readme · v3.0.8Description
Countdown builder – Customizable Countdown Timer
A very simple plugin to add countdown timer to your website.
Countdown timer allow you to create nice and functional Countdown timer just in a few minutes.
This is the best way to create beautiful Countdown for your users.
You can use our Countdown timer in your posts/pages via shortcode example like this
[ycd_countdown id=73]
Countdown types
- Circle Countdown
- Digital
- Timer Countdown
- Clock 1
- Clock 2
- Clock 3
- Clock 4
- Clock 5
- Clock 6
- Clock 7
- Evergreen countdown
- Simple countdown
- Sticky Countdown
- Circle countdown & popup
- Flipclock countdown
- Flipclock countdown & popup
- WooCommerce countdown
- WooCommerce coupons
- Coming Soon page
How to create Countdown example
We do web development and if you need a developer or if you think you have found a bug in Read more plugin, if you have any question, please feel free to contact us by this email adamskaat1@gmail.com.
Installation
- Upload the ‘Countdown’ plugin folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the “countdown-builder” list plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Check the Countdowns Menu button and start adding Countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How can I insert it into my pages/posts
After you installed the plugin you can go to your pages/posts and just click on our plugin shortcode button and add it to your pages/posts.
Can I use it in popup
Yes you can, we have Circle and Flipclock countdown popups.
What files I need to upload for installing the plugin
You need to select the .zip file, there is no need to extract the zip file, just upload it.
Changelog
3.0.8
- Simple Countdown default styles fixed
- Countdown functionlity improvement
3.0.7
- Admin side improrvements
3.0.6
- Fixed deprecated functionality to ensure full compatibility with PHP 8.4 version
3.0.5
- Admin side improvements
3.0.4
- Added Evergreen Countdown possibility
- Code improvements
3.0.3
- Added floating button click sound
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FAQ
Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… free?
Yes. Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… safe to use in 2026?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten…?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,067,732 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 2,032 times in the last 30 days.
Does Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… work with WordPress 7.1?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… need?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.8, was released on February 8, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten…?
Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… is developed and maintained by adamskaat.
What are the best alternatives to Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten…?
The most popular alternatives to Countdown, Coming Soon, Mainten… are Countdown Timer (10K+ installs), Countdown Block (4K+ installs) and Uji Countdown (4K+ installs).
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