Overview
The Countdown Timer Block creates dynamic countdown displays for events, launches, sales, or deadlines. Features real-time updating, multiple display formats, and customizable styling to create urgency and engagement.
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Key Features
- Real-Time Countdown: Automatically updates every second
- Multiple Formats: Days/hours/minutes/seconds or custom formats
- Flexible Styling: Customize colors, fonts, and layouts
- Completion Actions: Display message or redirect when timer ends
- Timezone Support: Works across different timezones
- Evergreen Mode: Restart countdown for each visitor
How to Use
- Add the Countdown Timer block
- Set the target date and time
- Choose display format (full or compact)
- Customize labels (Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
- Style the timer appearance
- Configure completion behavior
- Preview and publish
Block Settings
Date & Time Settings
- Target Date: End date for countdown
- Target Time: Specific time on target date
- Timezone: Timezone for target date/time
- Evergreen: Reset countdown per visitor
Display Settings
- Format: Show days, hours, minutes, seconds
- Labels: Customize unit labels
- Separator: Character between time units
- Layout: Horizontal or vertical arrangement
Completion Settings
- Completion Message: Text to display when timer ends
- Hide Timer: Hide timer after completion
- Redirect URL: Optional redirect when timer ends
Common Use Cases
- Product Launches: Build anticipation for new releases
- Limited Offers: Create urgency for sales or promotions
- Event Countdowns: Count down to webinars, conferences, or events
- Deadline Reminders: Registration or submission deadlines
- Coming Soon Pages: Tease upcoming website launches
Best Practices
- Ensure target date/time is set correctly with proper timezone
- Provide context – explain what the countdown is for
- Use appropriate completion messaging
- Test timer behavior before going live
- Consider mobile appearance and readability
- Use urgency ethically – only for genuine time-limited offers