# Happy New Year

> Happy New Year has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Happy New Year shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will create a perfect skin in your wordpress blog. Adds a image and song in your template.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 11,726
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (-4.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** melihbey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/melihbey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/happy-new-year/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown/) | #63 | 160 |
| [happy christmas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/happy-christmas/) | #1 | 1 |
| [happy new year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/happy-new-year/) | #1 | 1 |
| [merry christmas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/merry-christmas/) | #1 | 2 |
| [song](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/song/) | #4 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| countdown | >100 | 1,362 |
| happy christmas | #28 | 35 |
| happy new year | >100 | 235 |
| merry christmas | #13 | 19 |
| song | >100 | 210 |

## Version adoption

- 5.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-builder/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (183) | Feb 8, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [Countdown Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-block/) | 4K+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Uji Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uji-countdown/) | 4K+ | 3.2/5 (54) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Product Expiry for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-expiry-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Countdown Timer – Sales, Launch and Event Countdowns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-countdown/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-timer/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (17) | Oct 26, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 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 | [WPC Countdown Timer for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-countdown-timer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy New Year free?
Yes. Happy New Year is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Happy New Year safe to use in 2026?
Happy New Year shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Happy New Year?
Happy New Year is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,726 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Happy New Year work with WordPress 7.1?
Happy New Year is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Happy New Year last updated?
The latest version, 5.0, was released on December 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Happy New Year?
Happy New Year is developed and maintained by melihbey.

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


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