Dispatch Countdown
Specify a time to show (and start) the count down, and an end time to count down to.
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Dispatch Countdown shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dispatch Countdown stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| countdown | >100 |
| dispatch | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Dispatch Countdown
From the official readme · v1.0.7Description
Specify a time to show (and start) the count down, and an end time to count down to.
Ideal for displaying a message such as “For same day dispatch, order within 1h 37m”.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/dispatch-countdowndirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the WooCommerce->Settings->Product Settings->Dispatch Countdown screen to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.0.7
- Update docs
- Add POT file for translations
- Adds filters to main output
1.0.6
- Allow dispatch countdown hook to be overridden
- Update documentation with how to move
1.0.5
- Remove some dist files
1.0.4
- No changes – deployment tests only
1.0.3
- No changes – deployment tests only
1.0.2
- Added icons
- Added screenshots
Screenshots
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FAQ
Dispatch Countdown: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Dispatch Countdown free?
Yes. Dispatch Countdown is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dispatch Countdown safe to use in 2026?
Dispatch Countdown shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dispatch Countdown?
Dispatch Countdown is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,390 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dispatch Countdown work with WordPress 7.1?
Dispatch Countdown is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dispatch Countdown need?
Dispatch Countdown requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dispatch Countdown last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on December 17, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Dispatch Countdown?
Dispatch Countdown is developed and maintained by mrdl.
What are the best alternatives to Dispatch Countdown?
The most popular alternatives to Dispatch Countdown are Countdown Timer (10K+ installs), Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… (10K+ installs) and Countdown Block (4K+ installs).
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