# Halloween Countdown

> Halloween Countdown has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 115 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Halloween Countdown works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**🎃 A simple countdown to Halloween. [hcount]**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 6,987
- **Downloads (30 days):** 115 (+35.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2026
- **Last updated:** Nov 2, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Halloween Blog (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/halloween-blog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/halloween-countdown/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown/) | #30 | 156 |
| [halloween](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/halloween/) | #4 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| countdown | #38 | 1,296 |
| halloween | #2 | 86 |

## Version adoption

- 2026: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-countdown/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (59) | Apr 21, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-builder/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (183) | Feb 8, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Countdown Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-block/) | 4K+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Uji Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uji-countdown/) | 4K+ | 3.2/5 (54) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Event Countdown for The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-for-the-events-calendar/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (48) | Sep 1, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Product Expiry for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-expiry-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Countdown Timer – Sales, Launch and Event Countdowns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-countdown/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [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 |
| 10 | [Easy Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-timer/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (17) | Oct 26, 2025 | 51/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Halloween Countdown safe to use in 2026?
Halloween Countdown works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Halloween Countdown?
Halloween Countdown is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,987 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 115 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Halloween Countdown work with WordPress 7.1?
Halloween Countdown is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Halloween Countdown last updated?
The latest version, 2026, was released on November 2, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Halloween Countdown?
Halloween Countdown is developed and maintained by Halloween Blog.

### What are the best alternatives to Halloween Countdown?
The most popular alternatives to Halloween Countdown are Countdown Timer (10K+ installs), Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… (10K+ installs) and Countdown Block (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/halloween-countdown/ · Generated 2026-10-04 19:42 UTC by PageForge