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Event Countdown for The Events Calendar

By Narinder Singh

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Event Countdown for The Events Calendar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Event Countdown is an addon for The Events Calendar plugin. It displays countdown timers for upcoming events using a shortcode. Customize the appearance and integrate easily with your site.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 48+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Event Countdown is an extension for The Events Calendar plugin that lets you display an event countdown timer for your upcoming events on any page or post.

Using a simple shortcode, you can show a countdown for a specific event or automatically display the next upcoming event countdown. The shortcode works smoothly inside Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, and the classic editor.

A countdown timer creates urgency and increases event visibility. Whether you are promoting webinars, conferences, workshops, meetups, or product launches, an event countdown helps attract more attention and improve engagement.

You can also customize background color, size, and other display options to match your website design. Simply copy the generated shortcode and place it anywhere on your site.

Comparing to Alternatives

Event Countdown for The Events Calendar stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing countdown functionality integrated with The Events Calendar.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with The Events Calendar plugin
User-friendly and easy to set up
Provides automatic countdowns for events
Highly rated by users for its functionality
Offers a pro version with additional features

Weaknesses

Limited language translation support, especially for some countdown texts
Some rigidity in customization options
Security vulnerabilities have been identified and fixed in past versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (over 80%) and a high overall rating of 4.6, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and functionality. However, a small portion of users have raised concerns primarily about incomplete translations and limited customization.

Positive highlights

"Great addon. Easy to work with!" — Robert Van Maele
"Top add-on" — maes291278
"Very cool feature!" — bfrette
"A great little addition. It's a nice simple feature that creates an automatic countdown for my events." — pprince3145
"Excellent." — bobmuskett

Common complaints

Incomplete French translation for countdown texts such as 'DAYS', 'HOURS', and 'FIND OUT MORE'

Weaknesses

Limited translation completeness affecting non-English users
Some rigidity in customization options
Past security vulnerabilities, though fixed, indicate a need for cautious updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, easy-to-use countdown timer integrated with The Events Calendar plugin, especially those comfortable with English or willing to work around minor translation gaps.

Not ideal for

Users requiring full multilingual support or extensive customization options, as well as those concerned about past security vulnerabilities despite fixes, may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential countdown features integrated with The Events Calendar, suitable for most basic event countdown needs.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes enhanced customization options, additional countdown styles, and priority support, providing more flexibility and features for advanced users.

Final Verdict

Event Countdown for The Events Calendar is a well-regarded plugin that offers a simple and effective way to add countdown timers to events. Its strong user ratings reflect its ease of use and practical functionality, making it a valuable tool for many event organizers.

However, users should be aware of its limited translation support and past security issues, which have been addressed in updates. While it lacks direct alternatives, those needing extensive customization or multilingual support might need to consider these factors before choosing it.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Event Countdown for The Events Calendar plugin.

Countdown

Countdown Timer

Event Calendar

Events

The Events Calendar

Screenshots

FAQ

The Event Countdown plugin helps you display a countdown timer for your upcoming events created with The Events Calendar plugin. It is useful for webinars, conferences, workshops, meetups, product launches, or any time-based event where you want to create urgency and increase event visibility.

Here is example shortcode:

[events-calendar-countdown id="" backgroundcolor="#2a86f7" font-color="#ffffff" show-seconds="yes" show-image="no" size="medium" event-start="" event-end="" autostart-next-countdown="no" autostart-text="" autostart-future-countdown="no" future-events-list="" main-title=""]

You can also easily generate the shortcode from Events Addons Event Countdown page in your WordPress dashboard using the built-in shortcode generator.