# Flash CountDown Plugin

> Flash CountDown Plugin has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flash CountDown Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**With the count down plugin you are able to count down for your visitors to a certain Date. When this date is reached, a custom image will be shown (which can be defined by yourself).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,970
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+21.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 19, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/roelofalbers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flash-countdown-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [count down](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/count-down/) | #6 | 8 |
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | #86 | 136 |
| [counting down](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counting-down/) | #1 | 1 |
| [flash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash/) | #48 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| count down | >100 | 2,842 |
| Counter | >100 | 2,970 |
| counting down | >100 | 349 |
| flash | >100 | 1,169 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Countdown Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-block/) | 4K+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Counter Box – Add Countdowns, Timers & Dynamic Counters to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-box/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Countdown Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-countdown-block/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Aug 3, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Smart Countdown FX Easy Recurring Events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-countdown-fx-easy-recurring-events/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jan 12, 2020 | 29/100 |
| 5 | [Countdown Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-clock/) | 200+ | 1.6/5 (12) | Aug 23, 2022 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [CountDownDays](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdowndays/) | 10+ | — | Jan 30, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [C4D Woo Countdown Sale Product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-countdown-sale-product/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 26, 2018 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash CountDown Plugin free?
Yes. Flash CountDown Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Flash CountDown Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Flash CountDown Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flash CountDown Plugin?
Flash CountDown Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,970 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flash CountDown Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Flash CountDown Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Flash CountDown Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on February 19, 2010 (17 years ago).

### What are the best alternatives to Flash CountDown Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to Flash CountDown Plugin are Countdown Block (4K+ installs), Counter Box (1K+ installs) and Countdown Block (1K+ installs).


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