Live Clock Widget
Display a modern, responsive analog or digital clock using shortcode or widget. No Flash, pure JavaScript.
Use with caution
Live Clock Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Live Clock Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analog | #4 |
| clock | #11 |
| digital | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Live Clock Widget
From the official readme · v2.3Description
Live Clock Widget provides a beautiful, modern clock display for your website. Choose between analog and digital styles, customize the size, and display it anywhere using a shortcode or widget.
Key Features:
- 🕐 Analog Clock – Beautiful circular clock with smooth animations
- 🔢 Digital Clock – Modern digital display with date
- 📱 Fully Responsive – Works perfectly on all devices
- 🎨 Modern Design – Gradient backgrounds and smooth animations
- ⚡ No Flash – Pure JavaScript and CSS (Flash removed in v2.0)
- 🔒 Secure – All output properly escaped and sanitized
- 🌐 Translation Ready – Full i18n support
- ⚙️ Easy Customization – Adjustable size and type
Usage:
- Shortcode:
[wpclock]– Default analog clock - Shortcode Options:
[wpclock type="digital" size="300"] - Widget: Drag and drop from Appearance > Widgets
- PHP Function:
<?php echo do_shortcode('[wpclock]'); ?>
Installation
- Upload the
wordpress-clockfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the shortcode
[wpclock]in any post or page - Or add the widget from Appearance > Widgets
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcode?
Use [wpclock] for a default analog clock, or customize it: * [wpclock type="analog" size="200"] – Analog clock, 200px * [wpclock type="digital" size="300"] – Digital clock, 300px
How do I add it as a widget?
Go to Appearance > Widgets Find “WordPress Clock” widget Drag it to your desired sidebar Configure the title, type, and size Save
Can I customize the colors?
Yes! Add custom CSS to your theme: `css .wpclock-face { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #your-color1, #your-color2); } `
Does it work without Flash?
Yes! Version 2.0 completely removed Flash and uses modern JavaScript and CSS3.
Is it mobile responsive?
Absolutely! The clock automatically adjusts to different screen sizes.
Changelog
CRITICAL: Plugin renamed to comply with WordPress trademark guidelines. Update immediately to avoid closure.
2.3
- CRITICAL: Fixed text domain to match plugin slug (wordpress-clock)
- Removed Domain Path header (not needed for WordPress.org plugins)
- Removed screenshot-1.png (should be in assets, not plugin)
- All internationalization now uses correct text domain
2.2
- Updated Plugin URI to GitHub repository
- All links now point to https://github.com/MervinPraison/wordpress-clock
- Removed references to mervin.info domain
2.1
- CRITICAL: Fixed trademark violation – renamed from “WordPress Clock” to “Live Clock Widget”
- Updated all text domains to ‘live-clock-widget’
- Updated plugin URI and author URI
2.0
- MAJOR UPDATE: Complete rewrite from scratch
- Security: Removed Flash dependency (security risk)
- Security: Added proper input sanitization and output escaping
- Security: Updated to modern WordPress widget API
- Improved: Pure JavaScript and CSS3 implementation
- Improved: Responsive design for all devices
- Improved: Smooth animations for analog clock
- Improved: Digital clock with date display
- Improved: Modern gradient design
- Improved: Widget with customization options
- Improved: Shortcode with type and size parameters
- Improved: Translation ready with text domain
- Improved: WordPress 6.8 compatibility
- Fixed: Plugin name typo (Worpress → WordPress)
- Fixed: Deprecated widget registration method
- Fixed: Hardcoded HTTP URLs
- Fixed: External CDN dependency removed
1.1
- Minor fixes
1.0
- Initial release with Flash clock
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best Live Clock Widget alternatives
All analog plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Xorbin Analog Flash Clock
Customizable Analog Clock plugin by XorBin.com
|
70+ |
FAQ
Live Clock Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Live Clock Widget free?
Yes. Live Clock Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Live Clock Widget safe to use in 2026?
Live Clock Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Live Clock Widget?
Live Clock Widget is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,312 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.
Does Live Clock Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Live Clock Widget 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.
When was Live Clock Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on November 10, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Live Clock Widget?
Live Clock Widget is developed and maintained by Mervin Praison.
What are the best alternatives to Live Clock Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Live Clock Widget are Xorbin Analog Flash Clock (70+ installs).
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