# Pre-Order Timer

> Pre-Order Timer has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Pre-Order Timer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Add pre-order functionality to WooCommerce with customizable countdown timers and display options.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 521
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+73.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ACME Scripts (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/acmescripts/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/preorder-timer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [countdown timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown-timer/) | #35 | 62 |
| [pre order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pre-order/) | #15 | 19 |
| [preorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preorder/) | #9 | 14 |
| [product preorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product-preorder/) | #1 | 1 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,247 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| countdown timer | >100 | 774 |
| pre order | >100 | 2,579 |
| preorder | #22 | 51 |
| product preorder | #20 | 43 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HurryTimer – An Scarcity and Urgency Countdown Timer for WordPress & WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hurrytimer/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (170) | Aug 27, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-countdown/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (59) | Apr 21, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-builder/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (183) | Feb 8, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [HashBar – Announcement, Notification Bar & Popup Campaign](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hashbar-wp-notification-bar/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (37) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode by Colorlib](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colorlib-coming-soon-maintenance/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (42) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Uji Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uji-countdown/) | 4K+ | 3.2/5 (54) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 7 | [WP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maintenance-mode-site-under-construction/) | 3K+ | 3.5/5 (4) | Sep 2, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [Evergreen Countdown Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelly-countdown/) | 2K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | Aug 3, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre-Order Timer free?
Yes. Pre-Order Timer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Pre-Order Timer safe to use in 2026?
Pre-Order Timer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pre-Order Timer?
Pre-Order Timer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 521 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pre-Order Timer work with WordPress 7.1?
Pre-Order Timer 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.

### What PHP version does Pre-Order Timer need?
Pre-Order Timer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pre-Order Timer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on November 17, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Pre-Order Timer?
Pre-Order Timer is developed and maintained by ACME Scripts.

### What are the best alternatives to Pre-Order Timer?
The most popular alternatives to Pre-Order Timer are HurryTimer (20K+ installs), Countdown Timer (10K+ installs) and Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… (10K+ installs).


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