When looking for a Coming Soon CountDown Responsive WordPress Plugin, you generally have two choices: a full landing page builder that hides your site, or a standalone widget that you can place on any existing page.
Most modern options are fully responsive, meaning the timer digits and layout will automatically shrink to fit mobile screens without breaking.
If you are launching a new site and need a complete "Under Construction" page with a countdown, these are the current industry leaders:
SeedProd is widely considered the most powerful landing page builder for WordPress. It includes a dedicated "Coming Soon" mode that you can toggle on with one click.
Visual Builder: Drag-and-drop countdown blocks onto your page.
Smart Features: Set the site to automatically launch when the timer hits zero.
Lead Capture: Built-in integration with Mailchimp and other email tools to collect subscribers before you launch.
Formerly known as WP Maintenance Mode, LightStart is a lightweight, free plugin perfect for simple launch pages.
Responsive Timers: Offers clean, modern countdown clocks that work well on all devices.
Subscription Form: Includes a basic "Notify Me" form to build an email list.
SEO Friendly: Allows you to set meta tags so your site can still rank while it's being built.
If you already have a page designed and just need a highly stylized clock, Countdown Timer Ultimate is the go-to choice.
12+ Styles: Choose from circles, flip-clocks, or simple digital readouts.
Flexible Placement: Uses shortcodes so you can put the timer in sidebars, footers, or inside blog posts.
Background Control: You can change the colors of individual circles or bars to match your brand exactly.
Feature
SeedProd
LightStart
Countdown Timer Ultimate
Primary Use
Full Page Builder
Maintenance Mode
Widget/Shortcode
Price
Freemium
Free
Freemium
Mobile Ready
Yes (Auto)
Yes
Yes
Auto-Launch
Yes
No
No
Email Capture
Advanced
Basic
None
For a professional launch: Choose SeedProd. It gives you the most control over the look of your "Coming Soon" page and helps you start marketing before the site is even live.
For a quick, free fix: Use LightStart. It’s easy to set up and provides all the essentials (timer, social icons, and text).
For adding timers to existing pages: Go with Countdown Timer Ultimate for the most variety in clock designs.
Would you like me to help you set up the specific countdown settings for one of these, or are you looking for a plugin that works with a specific builder like Elementor or Divi?
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Jan 06, 2026 09:00 AM
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