by bPlugins 4 (4 reviews)

Countdown Timer Block – build urgency for events and launches

Name: Countdown Timer Block – build urgency for events and launches
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)
Author: bPlugins

Countdown timer block for Gutenberg – count down to events, sales, and launches with customizable layouts, colors, separators, and patterns.

Countdown Timer Block ranks #4,729 among WordPress.org plugins with 2,000+ active installations, is #114 of 1,885 in the Calendar & Events category, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews, and was last updated Aug 30, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v1.3.3 Current Version v1.3.3

Updated 2 weeks ago Last Update on 30 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 10 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#114 of 1,885 in Calendar & Events Top 10% by installs Downloads -8.3% this week Actively maintained

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#4,729

+7 this week

Active Installs

2K+

-30.6%

KW Avg Position

12.8

0.2 better

Downloads

39.8K

+20 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

80%

Review 4 out of 5

4 (4 reviews)

Next Milestone 3K

Total Progress 87.8%

2K+ 3K+

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Reviews & Ratings

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4 reviews

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Feb 23, 2025

Countdown Timer Block – Animated Countdown for Events or Launches [countdown-time] < 1.2.7

CVE-2025-26938 · Fixed in v1.2.7
Nov 8, 2024

Countdown Timer Block – Animated Countdown for Events or Launches [countdown-time] < 1.2.5

CVE-2024-10669 · Fixed in v1.2.5

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.3.3
Last Updated: Aug 30, 2026
Requires WP: 6.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: bPlugins

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4
Reviews: 4
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners using the Gutenberg block editor who want to promote events, sales, or product launches. It solves the problem of building visitor urgency by adding a customizable countdown timer block without requiring code.

4 layout templates
Responsive on mobile devices
Toggle days/hours/minutes/seconds visibility
Wrapper width, background, padding, shadow
Boxes background, border, shadow settings
Digit and label typography/color controls
Separator type, size, color options
Predefined design patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Countdown Timer Block – build urgency for events and launches

Yes, Countdown Timer Block is a free Gutenberg block plugin. A Pro version adds advanced behavior and styling options.

Yes, it works with any standard WordPress theme.

Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor's right sidebar.

Yes. The Pro version's Expired Display feature shows custom content once the timer has elapsed, and Hide at Zero can hide the timer entirely when it reaches 0.

Yes. The Pro version includes shortcode integration, so you can place the countdown in various locations across your site.

No. The plugin's scripts are only loaded on pages where the block is actually used.

There is no limit – add as many countdown timers as you want.

You can post your questions on the support forum here.

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Countdown Timer plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.