Counting Number Block

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

At roughly 2,000 active installs, this is a small plugin, but its score is boosted by steady adoption and relevant use cases rather than mass-market reach.

Update Freshness

25/25

A perfect maintenance score reflects that the plugin was updated within days of this assessment, is tested against WordPress 7.0, and has no outstanding flagged issues.

User Rating

15/15

A 100 out of 100 from 9 reviewers is encouraging, though the small sample size means the score should be read as positive signal rather than definitive proof.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads is a neutral sign for a lightweight block, since there have been no reported issues, but it also means there is no public track record of responsive troubleshooting.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for compatibility thanks to current WordPress 7.0 testing, a low PHP 7.0 requirement, and no reported conflicts with major themes or plugins.

Scores higher than 58% of indexed plugins

About

This block provides an animated counter effect for numbers. It’s fast, lightweight, SEO-friendly, accessibility-ready, and fits any design.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-16 9:10am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.9+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Counting Number Block is a single-purpose Gutenberg block that displays an animated, incrementing counter for any number you enter. You drop the block into a post or page, set your start and end values, and the number animates from zero to the target as the user scrolls into view. It also supports prefix and suffix text, so you can show values like 1,500+ clients or 99% satisfaction without extra HTML.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for site owners who need a quick, lightweight way to display impressive statistics on a landing page, portfolio, or annual report without installing a full page builder. It suits small businesses, nonprofits, agencies, and solo developers who want a single block that does one job well and will not bloat the site with extra controls. If you only need one counter block and value simplicity over a suite of features, this fits.

Who Should Skip It

If you already use a block suite like Spectra or Kadence that includes a counter block, installing this as a standalone plugin is redundant. Developers building highly customised counters with easing curves, decimal precision, or API-driven values will also find this too limited.

The Bottom Line

Counting Number Block is a focused, well-maintained, and accessibility-ready plugin that does exactly one thing and does it well, earning an overall quality score of 77.28. With only 2,000 installs and no support threads, it carries some longevity risk, but its recent update and perfect ratings make it a safe pick for users who want a simple counter without page-builder overhead. If you only need animated numbers and want the smallest possible footprint, this is a solid choice.

Pick Spectra if you want a counter block alongside dozens of other design blocks from a million-install suite.

Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 89/100

Choose Kadence Blocks if you want a counter plus a full toolkit of advanced layout, typography, and styling controls.

Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 89/100

Pick Starter Templates if your priority is importing complete landing page designs that already include animated counters.

Classic Widgets 89/100

Classic Widgets is unrelated to counters and is listed only as a category neighbour, not a real alternative for this use case.

PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls, Block Visibility, Block Permissions 88/100

Choose PublishPress Blocks if you need block visibility and permission controls in addition to richer block types.