# OtFm Countdown to New Year block

> OtFm Countdown to New Year block has 10+ active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OtFm Countdown to New Year block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The plugin adds in the block editor countdown to New Year. Showing days, hours, minutes and seconds until New Year day.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,685
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+45.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 1, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vova Druzhaev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/otshelnik-fm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/otfm-countdown-to-new-year-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown/) | #95 | 155 |
| [holiday](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/holiday/) | #18 | 33 |
| [New Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/new-year/) | #6 | 7 |
| [timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timer/) | #38 | 72 |
| [winter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/winter/) | #13 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| countdown | >100 | 1,284 |
| holiday | >100 | 625 |
| New Year | >100 | 2,859 |
| timer | >100 | 1,279 |
| winter | #75 | 100 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | 90/100 |
| 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 OtFm Countdown to New Year block free?
Yes. OtFm Countdown to New Year block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is OtFm Countdown to New Year block safe to use in 2026?
OtFm Countdown to New Year block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OtFm Countdown to New Year block?
OtFm Countdown to New Year block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,685 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OtFm Countdown to New Year block work with WordPress 7.1?
OtFm Countdown to New Year block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OtFm Countdown to New Year block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 1, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes OtFm Countdown to New Year block?
OtFm Countdown to New Year block is developed and maintained by Vova Druzhaev.

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


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