Title: Simple Stopwatch Easy to Use Author: Ajay K Published: June 11, 2026 Last modified: June 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev= 3584687) ![](https://ps.w.org/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3584687) # Simple Stopwatch Easy to Use By [Ajay K](https://profiles.wordpress.org/itsmeakay/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use.1.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/) ## Description Simple Stopwatch Easy to Use lets you embed a fully functional stopwatch or countdown timer anywhere on your WordPress site, using either a shortcode or a block. **Features:** * Stopwatch (count up) and countdown timer modes * Start, Stop, Reset controls * Lap time recording, with export to a text file * Optional millisecond display * Optional sound on start/stop and when a countdown reaches zero * Optional “remember time after page reload” using local storage * Works as a Gutenberg block or a shortcode * Multiple stopwatches on the same page work independently * Customizable color and size * Lightweight — no jQuery dependency * Works on any theme **Usage:** Add the “Simple Stopwatch” block from the block inserter, or use the shortcode: ``` [simple_stopwatch] ``` **Shortcode Options:** * `mode` — `stopwatch` or `countdown`. Default: `stopwatch` * `from` — countdown starting time, format `HH:MM:SS`. Default: `00:05:00`. Only used when `mode="countdown"` * `color` — button color (hex). Default: `#2271b1` * `size` — display size: `small` or `large`. Default: `large` * `ms` — show milliseconds: `yes` or `no`. Default: `no` * `sound` — play a sound on start/stop/countdown-end: `yes` or `no`. Default: ` no` * `persist` — remember elapsed time after a page reload: `yes` or `no`. Default:` no` Example: `[simple_stopwatch mode="countdown" from="00:10:00" color="#25D366" sound ="yes"]` ## Screenshots [⌊The stopwatch running on a page, with lap times and export⌉⌊The stopwatch running on a page, with lap times and export⌉[ The stopwatch running on a page, with lap times and export [⌊The shortcode builder under Tools — pick your options and copy the shortcode⌉⌊ The shortcode builder under Tools — pick your options and copy the shortcode⌉[ The shortcode builder under Tools — pick your options and copy the shortcode ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Simple Stopwatch ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/` 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress 3. Add the “Simple Stopwatch” block from the block inserter, or add `[simple_stopwatch]` to any page or post ## FAQ ### How do I add the stopwatch to my page? Use the block inserter and search for “Simple Stopwatch”, or add the shortcode `[ simple_stopwatch]` to any page, post, or widget. ### Can I use a countdown timer instead of a stopwatch? Yes — set `mode="countdown"` and `from="00:10:00"` (or whatever starting time you want) in the shortcode, or choose “Countdown timer” in the block settings. ### Can I change the color? Yes — use `[simple_stopwatch color="#ff0000"]` or set the color in the block’s Inspector panel. ### Can I add more than one stopwatch on the same page? Yes, each one runs independently. ### Does it remember the time if I refresh the page? Only if you enable that option (`persist="yes"` in the shortcode, or the matching toggle in the block). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Simple Stopwatch Easy to Use” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ajay K ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/itsmeakay/) [Translate “Simple Stopwatch Easy to Use” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.0 * Added countdown timer mode * Added Gutenberg block (in addition to the shortcode) * Fixed: multiple stopwatches on the same page now work independently * Added optional millisecond display * Added optional sound on start/stop and countdown end * Added optional “remember time after reload” * Added lap export to a text file * Added accessibility labels to controls #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.1.0** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Tags * [block](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block/)[countdown](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/countdown/) [shortcode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/)[stopwatch](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/stopwatch/) [timer](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/timer/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stopwatch-easy-to-use/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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