# WP Counter Up – Animated Number Counter & Milestone Showcase

> WP Counter Up has 1K+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 381 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Counter Up works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Turn your numbers into a visual story with beautifully animated counters designed to capture attention and improve engagement.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 35,189
- **Downloads (30 days):** 381 (-0.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LogicHunt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/logichunt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-counter-up/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Animated Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated-counter/) | #3 | 7 |
| [counter up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter-up/) | #1 | 1 |
| [milestone counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/milestone-counter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [number counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/number-counter/) | #2 | 4 |
| [stats counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stats-counter/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Animated Counter | #2 | 332 |
| counter up | #2 | 1,873 |
| milestone counter | #1 | 74 |
| number counter | #4 | 1,594 |
| stats counter | #4 | 487 |

## Version adoption

- 4.2: 47.5%
- 3.0: 23%
- 2.2: 6.7%
- Other: 22.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Counter Number Showcase, Fun Facts – WordPress Animated Counter Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-number-showcase/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (190) | Dec 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [Animated Number Counters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-number-counters/) | 2K+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Oct 2, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Animated Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-counter/) | 60+ | — | Dec 14, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Block Metrics – Animated State Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-metrics-animated-state-counter/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [ProofBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/proofblocks/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Caresort Animated Counters for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/caresort-animated-counters-for-elementor/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Counter Up free?
Yes. WP Counter Up is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Counter Up safe to use in 2026?
WP Counter Up works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Counter Up?
WP Counter Up is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 35,189 times since it launched in January 2018. It was downloaded 381 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Counter Up work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Counter Up is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Counter Up last updated?
The latest version, 4.2.0, was released on May 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes WP Counter Up?
WP Counter Up is developed and maintained by LogicHunt.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Counter Up?
The most popular alternatives to WP Counter Up are Counter Number Showcase, Fu… (10K+ installs), Animated Number Counters (2K+ installs) and Animated Counter (60+ installs).


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