This is the simplest hit counter I could imagine (well, almost). Every time a 
page is requested, it adds one to the count. The display is not an image, just 
text. There is no javascript to hit some third-party server, no tracking, no 
distinction among pages: just an old-fashioned site counter CGI, implemented in 
WordPress. The plugin stores its count in its own MySQL table.
Once the plugin is installed (described below), you can display the count by 
putting code like this somewhere on your page:
<pre><code><?= simplehitcounter_hit(); ?>
</code></pre>
That will both increment the counter and display its value. There is no method 
for getting the value without incrementing it. I suppose I could write such a 
thing if anyone likes.
There is a minor race condition. First the plugin updates the database by one 
(atomically), then it queries for the current count. Therefore in heavy traffic 
it is possible for two updates to happen before either select. In that case, 
the counter will correctly increment, but the number displayed may be the same 
for each user, representing the total page hits. As far as I can tell, this 
race condition is inevitable without locking the table. It seems trivial 
enough, though I guess you should be warned if you run a contest to give away a 
free car to the 1,000,000th user.
By default the plugin keeps its data in a table called <code>wp_simplehitcounter_hits</code>. 
You can change this by editing the <code>simplehitcounter.php</code> file.

Simple Hit Counter

Prints a count of the number of hits your blog has received, tracked in the 
database.

ujimoto

Uji Countdown helps you add a clear, customizable countdown timer to WordPress without rebuilding your page layout. Use it for product launches, limited-time offers, webinars, events, maintenance notices, seasonal campaigns, and evergreen promotions.
Create a timer style once, then place it where you need it with the block, shortcode, widget area, or Elementor shortcode widget. You can control the timer labels, colors, font sizing, alignment, redirect behavior, and whether the countdown uses server time or visitor time.
The plugin is built for site owners who need a practical countdown timer that is easy to place, easy to style, and reliable across common WordPress workflows.
<h3>Key features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Countdown block – add timers in the WordPress Block Editor.</li>
<li>Shortcode support – place timers in posts, pages, widgets, templates, and builders.</li>
<li>Elementor friendly – use the shortcode inside Elementor shortcode widgets.</li>
<li>Recurring and repeat timers – useful for evergreen offers and repeating campaigns.</li>
<li>Redesigned admin experience – cleaner timer style management, shortcode generation, settings, and preview panels.</li>
<li>Custom timer styles – adjust colors, font sizes, labels, alignment, and display options.</li>
<li>Simple style option – display clean countdown numbers without a colored box background.</li>
<li>Optional number animation – animate changing digits for a smoother countdown effect.</li>
<li>Server time option – keep the countdown consistent even if a visitor changes their device clock.</li>
<li>Expiration actions – hide the timer or redirect visitors when the countdown ends.</li>
<li>Performance improvements – production-ready minified assets and lighter admin/front-end loading.</li>
<li>Translation-ready labels – customize year, month, week, day, hour, minute, and second text.</li>
<li>Pro only: responsive layouts, multiple timers per page, circular timer add-on.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Common uses</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sales countdowns and limited-time discounts.</li>
<li>Product launches and coming-soon pages.</li>
<li>Event, webinar, and conference timers.</li>
<li>Evergreen marketing campaigns.</li>
<li>Store announcements and seasonal promotions.</li>
<li>Maintenance windows and scheduled notices.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Works with</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Block Editor.</li>
<li>Classic shortcodes.</li>
<li>Widget areas.</li>
<li>Elementor shortcode widgets.</li>
<li>Most themes that support standard WordPress content output.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://wpmanage.com/ujicountdown/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo site</a>
<h3>Planned Improvements</h3>
Uji Countdown is being actively maintained again. Future updates will focus on better builder compatibility, more flexible timer layouts, improved style controls, and smoother setup for new users.
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help? Email info@wpmanage.com or open a topic on the support forum.

Uji Countdown

A customizable countdown timer for events, launches, sales, evergreen campaigns, and landing pages.

Simple Hit Counter vs Uji Countdown