Character Countdown vs Name: Word Counter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Character Countdown has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Character Countdown has accumulated 3.8K+ total downloads while Name: Word Counter has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Character Countdown | Name: Word Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.8K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.00 |
Rating
5/5Character Countdown
Name: Word Counter5/5
Total Reviews
3Character Countdown
◄Name: Word Counter1
Active Installs
40Character Countdown
◄Name: Word Counter10
Total Downloads
3.8K+Character Countdown
◄Name: Word Counter1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ACharacter Countdown
Name: Word CounterN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoCharacter Countdown
◄Name: Word Counter13 years ago
First Released
2014Character Countdown
Name: Word Counter2012
Age
12 yearsCharacter Countdown
Name: Word Counter14 years
WP Requires
3.1+Character Countdown
Name: Word Counterfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Character Countdown
Name: Word Counterfalse+
Business Model
FreeCharacter Countdown
Name: Word CounterFree
Latest Version
1.0Character Countdown
Name: Word Counter1.00
Rating Breakdown
Character Countdown
5/5(3 reviews)
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4
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2
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1
0%
Name: Word Counter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Character Countdown or Name: Word Counter more popular?
Character Countdown has 40 active installations while Name: Word Counter has 10. Character Countdown is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Character Countdown or Name: Word Counter?
Character Countdown has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Name: Word Counter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Character Countdown and Name: Word Counter free?
Character Countdown is free and Name: Word Counter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Character Countdown or Name: Word Counter?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Character Countdown was last updated 11 years ago and Name: Word Counter was last updated 13 years ago.
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