# Smart Countdown Scarcity

> Smart Countdown Scarcity has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Countdown Scarcity shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Smart Countdown Scarcity helps boost conversions and reduce cart abandonment by displaying dynamic, time-sensitive sale banners with countdown timers on WooCommerce product pages. The plugin automatically detects when a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 399
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+34.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** razawb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/razawb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-countdown-scarcity/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [countdown timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/countdown-timer/) | #34 | 61 |
| [sale banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sale-banner/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scarcity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scarcity/) | #5 | 6 |
| [urgency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/urgency/) | #3 | 6 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,695 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| countdown timer | >100 | 789 |
| sale banner | >100 | 998 |
| scarcity | #25 | 61 |
| urgency | >100 | 357 |
| 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) | Oct 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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 | [HashBar – Announcement, Notification Bar & Popup Campaign](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hashbar-wp-notification-bar/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (38) | Oct 13, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Uji Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uji-countdown/) | 4K+ | 3.2/5 (54) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [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 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Evergreen Countdown Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelly-countdown/) | 2K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | Aug 3, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Countdown Timer – Sales, Launch and Event Countdowns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-countdown/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Countdown Scarcity free?
Yes. Smart Countdown Scarcity is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smart Countdown Scarcity safe to use in 2026?
Smart Countdown Scarcity shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Countdown Scarcity?
Smart Countdown Scarcity is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 399 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Countdown Scarcity work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Countdown Scarcity is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smart Countdown Scarcity need?
Smart Countdown Scarcity requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Countdown Scarcity last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Smart Countdown Scarcity?
Smart Countdown Scarcity is developed and maintained by razawb.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Countdown Scarcity?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Countdown Scarcity are HurryTimer (20K+ installs), Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… (10K+ installs) and HashBar (9K+ installs).


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