Countdown Block
Create a fear of missing out a special offer or draw attention to your upcoming events or create a feeling of urgency using the Countdown Block for Gutenberg editor. You can also build a coming soon page to let your…
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Countdown Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Countdown Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| coming soon | >100 |
| count down | >100 |
| countdown block | >100 |
| timer block | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About Countdown Block
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Create a fear of missing out a special offer or draw attention to your upcoming events or create a feeling of urgency using the Countdown Block for Gutenberg editor. You can also build a coming soon page to let your visitors know how much time is left to launch.
Once the time is over you can set the timer to disappear from the page, or it can be replaced by a message, or redirect to custom URL.
Features
- Fixed or Evergreen timer
- Numbers or Circle style
- Show or hide days and hours
- Various styling options
- Option to hide timer when ends
- Option to show a message when ends
- Redirect to custom page when ends
- Ultra light-weight
- Easy to configure
Evergreen Countdown Timer
Evergreen timer means all visitors get the same time frame, regardless of when they enter the page. It means if,
– User A visits the page today, he sees a countdown of 2 hours.
– User B visits two weeks later, she still sees a countdown of 2 hours.
A cookie is set in the visitor’s browser once he lands on the page with the countdown. If the visitor lands on the page next time, the timer will continue from the same time the visitor first landed on the page.
This is the best way to create or increase urgency when promoting sales, events, or other time-limited offers or discounts.
Fixed Countdown Timer
Fixed timer is designed to promote offers or an event on a specific day. You can use the fixed timer to draw attention of your audience to your upcoming events. Or build a coming soon page with fixed timer to let your visitors know when the time left to launch the site or product. Or use it for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, or New Year offers.
Actions When Countdown Ends
You can simply set a custom action to run once the timer reaches zero.
- Hide the countdown timer
- Set a custom page or URL to redirect your visitors
- Show a message
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with any WordPress theme?
Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.
Does it work as personal timer for each visitor?
Yes, the Evergreen timer feature is designed for this.
Where can I report bugs or contribute to the project?
To report bugs or to contribute, headover to the GitHub repository
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Is Countdown Block free?
Yes. Countdown Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Countdown Block safe to use in 2026?
Countdown Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Countdown Block?
Countdown Block is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,649 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 209 times in the last 30 days.
Does Countdown Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Countdown Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Countdown Block need?
Countdown Block requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Countdown Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 3, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Countdown Block?
Countdown Block is developed and maintained by Achal Jain.
What are the best alternatives to Countdown Block?
The most popular alternatives to Countdown Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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