# GW Count Down

> GW Count Down has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GW Count Down shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**Display a live countdown timer anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 1,326
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+37.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Green Website (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greenwebsite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gw-count-down/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [coming soon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coming-soon/) | #54 | 165 |
| [countdown timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown-timer/) | #14 | 61 |
| [event countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event-countdown/) | #3 | 4 |
| [live timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-timer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timer/) | #14 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| coming soon | >100 | 1,963 |
| countdown timer | >100 | 783 |
| event countdown | #87 | 496 |
| live timer | #74 | 753 |
| timer | >100 | 1,314 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maintenance/) | 1M+ | 4.4/5 (865) | Aug 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maintenance-mode/) | 400K+ | 4.3/5 (874) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cmp-coming-soon-maintenance/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (327) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Minimal Coming Soon – Coming Soon Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (281) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [WP Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maintenance/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (98) | Jun 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-offline/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (399) | Mar 20, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode Page & Under Construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nifty-coming-soon-and-under-construction-page/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (317) | Aug 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Under Construction, Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/under-construction-maintenance-mode/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Jul 16, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Maintenance Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jf3-maintenance-mode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (24) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Coming Soon Page, Maintenance Mode & Under Construction – Gutenberg Block Builder & Landing Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-coming-soon/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Jul 21, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GW Count Down free?
Yes. GW Count Down is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GW Count Down safe to use in 2026?
GW Count Down shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GW Count Down?
GW Count Down is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,326 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GW Count Down work with WordPress 7.1?
GW Count Down is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does GW Count Down need?
GW Count Down requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GW Count Down last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on August 18, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes GW Count Down?
GW Count Down is developed and maintained by Green Website.

### What are the best alternatives to GW Count Down?
The most popular alternatives to GW Count Down are Maintenance (1M+ installs), LightStart (400K+ installs) and CMP (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gw-count-down/ · Generated 2026-10-12 16:22 UTC by PageForge