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WordPress Countdown Timer plugin

Create countdown timers on your WordPress website to build urgency, highlight limited offers, and motivate visitors to take action faster.
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WordPress Countdown Timer plugin

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Configure your Countdown Timer and add it to your WordPress website for free!

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Embed Countdown Timer on WordPress with the Elfsight widget

Use Elfsight Countdown plugin to create all possible kinds of counts and timers that push visitors to shop. Stock or sales count will bring a feeling of scarcity and competition; sale countdown will stimulate shoppers to purchase before they miss low prices. A personal countdown will encourage each person to use a personal deal faster; holiday sale banners will attract attention thanks to theme design.

Make your events and sales unmissable and draw more purchases.

Encourage customers to buy by setting a feeling of urgency.
Make your audience sense a fear of losing your low prices time and sale showing time ticking down to the end of it. It will make audience purchase quicker and lift sales on your website.

Show a decreasing stock of your items and convince users to buy.
Demonstrate that your items are being sold out quickly and becoming scarce, with a special stock count. It will make audience value the items higher and become eager to have them too.

Attract more attention to your sale period using a special holiday-style countdown bar.
With eye-catching theme bars, you can demonstrate your seasonal offers and sales and reach more audience. Use holiday time to the maximum to level up sales on your website.

Main features of the Countdown Timer widget

The most Important features of our Countdown, which turn it into the perfect WordPress plugin:

  • Option to set start and finish date and time;
  • Option to set button link for redirection;
  • Editable time unit labels;
  • 5 timer styles included;
  • Responsive interface with automated adapting to the screen size.
See all features in action

How to embed Countdown Timer to WordPress website

The embedding procedure of our WordPress countdown widget is straightforward and clear for any user. Simply follow several steps presented below to activate the widget on WordPress.

  1. Open our free editor and start building your custom instrument.
    Find the preferable layout and features of the plugin and save the modifications.
  2. Copy the unique code which appears in the box on Elfsight Apps.
    When the creation of your personal Countdown Timer plugin is done, copy the exclusive code from the emerged window and save it for later usage.
  3. Enter on using the tool on WordPress website.
    Integrate the code you’ve saved recently in your website and apply the adjustments.
  4. You’re done! The setup is successfully accomplished.
    Visit your page to see the performance of the plugin.

Having difficulties or questions while following the tutorial or setting a customized plugin? Leave a request at Help Center and support team will be pleased to help you in shaping and inserting plugin on your website. We will be glad to consult you on adding the Countdown Timer plugin to a desired website and its pages. Also, we can find more solutions to empower your sales platform or blog. Or check our guide on adding countdowns to WordPress.

Does the Countdown Timer plugin work with WordPress themes and builders?

Yes, the plugin integrates smoothly with most WordPress themes and builders, including Elementor, Gutenberg, and WPBakery.

Do I need a specific WordPress plan to install the Timer plugin?

On WordPress.org you can install the plugin freely, while WordPress.com requires a Business plan or higher for third-party plugins.

Can the Countdown Timer count up instead of down?

Yes, with the Number Counter type you can set custom start and end values so the numbers increase progressively.

How do I schedule a delayed start in WordPress?

Select the Countdown to Date mode and define a Start Time, so the timer appears and begins at your chosen moment.

What happens when the timer reaches zero?

You can hide the timer, display a custom message, or redirect visitors to a specific URL configured in the plugin settings.

Does the plugin support fixed time zones for WordPress visitors?

Yes, you can specify a timezone so all visitors see the same synchronized countdown regardless of their location.

Can the countdown repeat automatically?

Countdown to Date supports yearly or scheduled repetition, while Personal Countdown repeats after a set number of days, hours, minutes, or seconds.

What is a Personal Countdown?

Personal Countdown creates a unique timer per visitor that starts on first visit and continues across sessions.

Are seasonal themes available for the Timer in WordPress?

Yes, you can apply ready-made holiday designs for events like Black Friday, Christmas, Halloween, and more.

What button actions can I add to the Countdown?

Buttons can link to URLs, emails, phone numbers, or forms, and Countdown to Date also supports adding Google Calendar events.

Can I track timer interactions in Google Analytics?

Yes, the plugin allows tracking events such as completion, restart, form submissions, and button clicks in Google Analytics.

Countdown Timer Template Catalog

Choose from our ready-to-use widget templates to use as is, or customize them to suit your style.
HTML Evergreen Countdown Timer template
Add an engaging timer that resets after a specific time period straight to your website.
HTML Landing Page Countdown Timer template
Embed the countdown widget to boost conversions and drive action on your landing page.
HTML Coming Soon Countdown Timer template
Add a pinch of genuine curiosity among your website users about what’s next with the timer countdown.

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