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PlexBlocks – Countdown Timer for block editor icon
Maintained Tested up to 7.0.7

PlexBlocks – Countdown Timer for block editor

Add fixed-date and evergreen countdown timers to the WordPress block editor.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d57▲ +39% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score49/100Fair
All-time downloads222Since Jul 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.3PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d17▲ +30.8% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

PlexBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

135Jul 22Sep 4Oct 19
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day31Jul 1, 2026
Last 12 months222

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where PlexBlocks stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
block-editor >100 10,000 Best block-editor plugins →
countdown >100 1,363 Best countdown plugins →
evergreen #66 147 Best evergreen plugins →
sale >100 6,691 Best sale plugins →
timer >100 1,351 Best timer plugins →

About PlexBlocks

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

Countdown Timer for Gutenberg Block Editor helps you build urgency-driven sections for launches, discounts, promos, events, and evergreen campaigns.

Features include:

  • fixed-date mode
  • evergreen visitor-based mode
  • expiry actions such as message, hide, or redirect
  • unit toggles for days, hours, minutes, and seconds
  • editable labels and style presets
  • broad layout and styling controls

Developer Credits

This plugin was developed by ConicPlex, a leading agency specializing in WordPress plugin development. For more information about ConicPlex and their services, visit ConicPlex.

Credits & 3rd Party Services

ConicPlex.com: Countdown Timer for Block Editor uses ConicPlex (own website) to store plugin insights. Whenever the plugin is activated, deactivated, or uninstalled, an API request is sent to Conicplex to record the action. The API request includes the action, site URL, admin email, plugin version, plugin name, plugin text domain, WordPress version, site language, and site timezone. Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin.
  3. Insert the Countdown Timer block in the block editor.

Frequently asked questions

Does evergreen mode depend on an external service?

No. Evergreen countdown behavior is handled locally in the browser.

Can I redirect users after expiry?

Yes. The block supports redirect as one of the expiry actions.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

For developers

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FAQ

PlexBlocks: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026

Is PlexBlocks free?

Yes. PlexBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is PlexBlocks safe to use in 2026?

PlexBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

How many websites use PlexBlocks?

PlexBlocks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 222 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

Does PlexBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?

PlexBlocks is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does PlexBlocks need?

PlexBlocks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was PlexBlocks last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 1, 2026 (4 months ago).

Who makes PlexBlocks?

PlexBlocks is developed and maintained by ConicPlex.

What are the best alternatives to PlexBlocks?

The most popular alternatives to PlexBlocks are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).

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