# U.S. Debt Clock Widget

> U.S. Debt Clock Widget has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** U.S. Debt Clock Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates a widget displaying the most recently available amount of the U.S. National Debt.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,313
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Hardie (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chrishardie/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/us-debt-clock-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [economy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/economy/) | #1 | 4 |
| [finance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/finance/) | #17 | 73 |
| [government](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/government/) | #2 | 8 |
| [money](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/money/) | #5 | 38 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| economy | #25 | 97 |
| finance | >100 | 370 |
| government | #70 | 253 |
| money | >100 | 2,098 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [World Oil Supply Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/world-oil-supply-clock/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 2, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [Who owns Your Country?](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/who-owns-your-country/) | 10+ | — | Jan 23, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [HUP – Indicadores Económicos (Chile)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hup-indicadores-economicos-chile/) | <10 | — | Jul 29, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is U.S. Debt Clock Widget free?
Yes. U.S. Debt Clock Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is U.S. Debt Clock Widget safe to use in 2026?
U.S. Debt Clock Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use U.S. Debt Clock Widget?
U.S. Debt Clock Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,313 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does U.S. Debt Clock Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
U.S. Debt Clock Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was U.S. Debt Clock Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on August 17, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes U.S. Debt Clock Widget?
U.S. Debt Clock Widget is developed and maintained by Chris Hardie.

### What are the best alternatives to U.S. Debt Clock Widget?
The most popular alternatives to U.S. Debt Clock Widget are World Oil Supply Clock (10+ installs), Who owns Your Country? (10+ installs) and HUP (<10 installs).


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