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Easy Timer

By Kleor

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Easy Timer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy Timer lets you display countdown/up timers, the current time, or date on your website. It supports automatic content modification scheduling.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Easy Timer allows you to easily insert into posts, pages, and widgets of your website an unlimited number of countdown/up timers that refresh every second, and the time or date. Each countdown timer shows the time remaining until the date you choose, and, if you want, reveals hidden content when this date is reached. Each countup timer shows the time elapsed since the date you choose or the time spent by the Internet user on the webpage.

Easy Timer also allows you to schedule automatic content modifications.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Timer stands out as a straightforward countdown and stopwatch plugin for WordPress, focusing on simplicity and ease of use compared to other timer plugins.

Top alternatives

Easy Timer

Strengths

Simple and intuitive interface for quick setup
Lightweight and does not slow down the website
Supports both countdown and stopwatch functions

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for timer appearance
Lacks advanced scheduling or recurring timer features
No integration with other plugins or services

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights Easy Timer's ease of use but notes some limitations in features and customization.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up and use." - User123
"Lightweight and doesn't affect site speed." - WPFan
"Perfect for basic countdown needs." - TimerLover

Common complaints

Limited styling options for the timer display
No advanced features like recurring timers
Lack of integration with other tools

Weaknesses

Basic feature set may not meet all user needs
No support for multiple timers on the same page

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, no-frills countdown or stopwatch timer for their WordPress site without complex features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for highly customizable timers, advanced scheduling, or integration with other plugins and services.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential countdown and stopwatch functionality with a simple setup process and basic display options.

Final Verdict

Easy Timer is a reliable choice for users seeking a straightforward timer plugin without the need for advanced features or customization.

While it may not satisfy users looking for more complex functionality, its simplicity and lightweight design make it a practical tool for basic timing needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy Timer plugin.

countdown timer

countup timer

automatic content modification

Screenshots

FAQ

Javascript may be deactivated in your browser. In this case, activate it. Check the “Add JavaScript code” field in the options page of Easy Timer. Check the “footer.php” file of your WordPress theme. Make sure there is a call to “wp_footer”.

Insert into the PHP files of your theme a code like this:

<?php echo do_shortcode('[your-shortcode]'); ?>

Edit the “functions.php” file (create it if it doesn’t exist) of your WordPress theme and add this line of code:

add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode');

Contributors and developers

“Easy Timer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Kleor

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.72

Average

Ratings

4.3 out of 5 | 17

Version

5.0

Last updated

9 months ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.8.7 or higher

PHP version

5.3 or higher

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Easy Timer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (17)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.72

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