Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… vs Simple Countdown Timer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Countdown Timer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Simple Countdown Timer has 13K+. Simple Countdown Timer has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… | Simple Countdown Timer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 181 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.1M+ | ◄ | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2023 | |
| Age | 8 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 5.3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 7.0.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.8 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance…
Simple Countdown Timer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… averaged approximately 98 daily downloads while Simple Countdown Timer averaged 15.
Recent Reviews
Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance… Reviews
Great plugin
Worked exactly like its advertised. Great little motivator.
Amazing Plugin
It does exactly what we needed! Definitely recommended.
einfach super
Super Plugin … lange gesucht – endlich gefunden. Übringens das einzige, dass ich bisher gefunden habe, dass einwandfrei als countup funktioniert. Countup seit 1984.
Simple Countdown Timer Reviews
Simply beautiful
Thank you for developing this lovely countdown. Simple, and modern countdown. Looks lovely on the page. Keep up the good work.
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