WP CountUP JS
Display multiple animated counters into your WordPress site.
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- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP CountUP JS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animated | >100 |
| counters | >100 |
| countup | #7 |
| CountUP JS | #3 |
| WP CountUP JS | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 10 reviews
About WP CountUP JS
From the official readme · v4.2.4Description
Display multiple animated counters into your WordPress site.
Gutenberg
The plugin is compatible with Gutenberg, so you can add the custom block called CountUp to your posts and pages. Check the wiki for more details.
Shortcode
It’s very easy to use this plugin, you can use the shortcode after install it, but there are two ways to use the plugin:
The first way is:
[countup start="your-value" end="your-value" decimals="your-value" duration="your-value"]
The second way. To use this format you need to check the Use the end number inside the shortcode? setting in the plugin option page:
[countup start="the-start-number" decimals="your-value" duration="your-value"]the-end-number[/countup]
Example
You can use the shortcode in two ways, as mentioned before. If you are using the first way:
[countup start="0" end="55" decimals="2" duration="5" prefix="my_prefix" scroll="false"]
If you are using the second way (remember to check the Use the end number inside the shortcode?):
[countup start="0" decimals="2" duration="5"]55[/countup]
Copy and paste any example in one of your posts and test.
Available Attributes
The shortcode and Gutenberg block accepts the next arguments:
- decimals – Puts the desired decimals into your counter.
- delay – Set a delay in milliseconds to start the counter.
- duration – The counter duration represented by a number (seconds).
- easing – Easing the counter.
- end – A number to end (arrive) the counter.
- grouping – Groups the content into sections (eg. 1,000 vs 1000).
- prefix – A text as counter prefix.
- reset – Reset the counter after view.
- scroll – If true, start the counter when the user visualize it.
- separator – You can use a separator (default is comma).
- start – A number to start the counter.
- suffix – A text as counter suffix.
Settings
You know how to use the plugin now, but you can still edit some options inside of the plugin settings page (Go to Settings->CountUP.js).
Inside of the settings page, you can find the next settings:
- Easing: Easing the counter.
- Grouping: Groups the content into sections (eg. 1,000 vs 1000).
- Separator: You can use a separator (default is comma).
- Decimal: Symbol to use for decimal spot (default is dot).
- Prefix: Character(s) at beginning of string.
- Suffix: Character(s) at the end of string.
Installation
- Install the plugin via WordPress Plugin Installer.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to “Settings”->”CountUP.js” menu to configure options of the plugin.
Changelog
IMPROVE: Remove Gutenberg dependencies, those aren't needed anymore.
4.2.4
- IMPROVE: Remove Gutenberg dependencies, those aren’t needed anymore.
4.2.3
- FIX: Decimal counters shows as integers instead of floats.
4.2.2
- FIX: JavaScript file wasn’t loading properly in some posts and pages for shortcodes.
4.2.1
- FIX: Main script was loading as type JavaScript instead of Module.
4.2.0
- Compatible with Gutenberg. Now the plugin has its own Gutenberg Block.
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FAQ
WP CountUP JS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is WP CountUP JS free?
Yes. WP CountUP JS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP CountUP JS safe to use in 2026?
WP CountUP JS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP CountUP JS?
WP CountUP JS is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,230 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP CountUP JS work with WordPress 7.1?
WP CountUP JS is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP CountUP JS need?
WP CountUP JS requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP CountUP JS last updated?
The latest version, 4.2.4, was released on December 4, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP CountUP JS?
WP CountUP JS is developed and maintained by Roel Magdaleno.
What are the best alternatives to WP CountUP JS?
The most popular alternatives to WP CountUP JS are Timeline Express (9K+ installs), Jellyfish Counter Widget (1K+ installs) and WEN Skill Charts (600+ installs).
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