# Day Counter

> Day Counter has 40+ active installs and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Day Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin enables you to create customized timelines and dates on WordPress pages and posts with a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,864
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+57.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** charlestsmith (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/charlestsmith/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/day-counter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | #54 | 135 |
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #65 | 166 |
| [days](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/days/) | #3 | 6 |
| [time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time/) | #48 | 122 |
| [week](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/week/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | >100 | 2,927 |
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| days | >100 | 10,000 |
| time | >100 | 10,000 |
| week | >100 | 2,460 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 65.9%
- 1.0: 34.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PostViews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postviews/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (65) | Aug 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Counter Number Showcase, Fun Facts – WordPress Animated Counter Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-number-showcase/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (190) | Dec 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [SRS Simple Hits Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/srs-simple-hits-counter/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | May 31, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Counter live visitors for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-visitor-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 15, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Wp Post Views – WordPress Post views counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-views/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [Counters Block – Animated Number Counters, Stats & Dynamic KPIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counters-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Light Views Counter – Fast, Scalable View Counter for High-Traffic Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/light-views-counter/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter free?
Yes. Day Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Day Counter safe to use in 2026?
Day Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Day Counter?
Day Counter is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,864 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Day Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
Day Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Day Counter need?
Day Counter requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Day Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 22, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Day Counter?
Day Counter is developed and maintained by charlestsmith.

### What are the best alternatives to Day Counter?
The most popular alternatives to Day Counter are Post Views Counter (100K+ installs), WP-PostViews (100K+ installs) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs).


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