# Live Simple Clock

> Live Simple Clock has 700+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews and 234 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Live Simple Clock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Live Simple Clock is a real time display plugin. It takes into account time zones and hours system formats 24h and 12h (PM, AM). With its short code you can display it anywhere on your site with precision.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 18,037
- **Downloads (30 days):** 234 (+12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 28, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tkjarmel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tkjarmel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/live-simple-clock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clock/) | #6 | 51 |
| [hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hours/) | #1 | 11 |
| [live](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live/) | #8 | 58 |
| [simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple/) | #15 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clock | >100 | 617 |
| hours | >100 | 5,699 |
| live | >100 | 10,000 |
| simple | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 96.4%
- 1.1: 3.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CoolClock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coolclock/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-timer/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (17) | Oct 26, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [MX Time Zone Clocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mx-time-zone-clocks/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [WPC Countdown Timer for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-countdown-timer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [Local Time Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-time-clock/) | 1K+ | 3.1/5 (10) | May 14, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [All in One Time Clock Lite – Tracking Employee Time Has Never Been Easier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aio-time-clock-lite/) | 600+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Aug 23, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Blog Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-time/) | 600+ | 3.6/5 (8) | Jul 29, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Time Clock – A WordPress Employee & Volunteer Time Clock Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/time-clock/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Digital Clock 🕒](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-digital-clock/) | 500+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Aug 21, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 11 | [IP2Location World Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip2location-world-clock/) | 300+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Simple Clock free?
Yes. Live Simple Clock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Live Simple Clock safe to use in 2026?
Live Simple Clock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Live Simple Clock?
Live Simple Clock is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,037 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 234 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Live Simple Clock work with WordPress 7.1?
Live Simple Clock is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Live Simple Clock need?
Live Simple Clock requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Live Simple Clock last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 28, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Live Simple Clock?
Live Simple Clock is developed and maintained by tkjarmel.

### What are the best alternatives to Live Simple Clock?
The most popular alternatives to Live Simple Clock are CoolClock (1K+ installs), Easy Timer (1K+ installs) and MX Time Zone Clocks (1K+ installs).


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