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WP Counter Up – Animated Number Counter & Milestone Showcase

By LogicHunt

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Counter Up – Animated Number Counter & Milestone Showcase Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Counter Up is a lightweight WordPress plugin that animates numbers from zero to a target value. It enhances engagement by turning static numbers into dynamic visuals.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Turn your numbers into a visual story with beautifully animated counters designed to capture attention and improve engagement.

Whether you are a freelancer highlighting completed projects, a digital agency showcasing client success, an eCommerce store displaying products sold, or a business presenting company milestones, WP Counter Up helps transform static numbers into dynamic visual experiences.

Built with performance and flexibility in mind, the plugin delivers smooth scroll-triggered animations while remaining lightweight, responsive, and easy to customize — no coding required.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Counter Up offers animated number counters with milestone showcases, competing with a few notable alternatives in the same niche.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Smooth and visually appealing animations.
Easy to set up and customize.
Responsive and professional customer support.
Works well with themes lacking built-in animated counters.
Includes a pro version with additional features.

Weaknesses

Lacks countdown functionality and number range settings.
Limited individual color customization options.
Some users report unresponsiveness from support for pro version issues.
Has had medium severity security vulnerabilities in past versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an 80% positive rating and mostly 4-5 star reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and animation quality, though some express frustration with support responsiveness.

Positive highlights

'Best Counter Up plugin with lots of animation. Overall happy experience.' — slimshafin
'This plugin is exactly what I needed.' — Sunday A. James
'Works great for themes without animated counters.' — Merwin69
'Support responded quickly and helped me achieve my vision.' — jojo5656

Common complaints

Pro version does not work as advertised for some users.
Lack of response from support on pro version issues.

Weaknesses

Limited customization options such as countdown and color settings.
Past security issues with stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking an easy-to-use animated number counter plugin with good animation effects and responsive support for basic to intermediate needs.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced customization like countdowns or extensive color options, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities and needing guaranteed prompt pro support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential animated number counters with milestone showcases and basic customization options.

Pro version

Offers additional features and enhancements beyond the free version, though some users report issues with functionality and support responsiveness.

Final Verdict

WP Counter Up is a solid choice for users wanting attractive animated counters with straightforward setup and good support for the free version. It stands out with smooth animations and helpful customer service for most users.

However, the plugin has had security vulnerabilities in the past and some users have experienced problems with the pro version's functionality and support. Those needing advanced features or guaranteed support might consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Counter Up – Animated Number Counter & Milestone Showcase plugin.

Animated Counter

Counter Up

Milestone Counter

Number Counter

Stats Counter

Screenshots

FAQ

Create your counter items from the WordPress dashboard, generate a shortcode using the Shortcode Generator, and paste the shortcode into any page, post, widget, or page builder section.