=== Countdown Timer - Widget Countdown ===
Contributors: wpdevart
Donate link: http://wpdevart.com/wordpress-countdown-plugin
Tags: countdown, countdown widget, countdown timer,  countdown system, countdown generator
Requires at least: 3.3.0
Tested up to: 6.9.4
Stable tag: 3.0.1
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

WordPress Countdown Plugin - Create and embed countdown timers in your posts, pages, and widgets (integrated with WooCommerce and Elementor).

== Description ==

WordPress Countdown Plugin - Create and embed countdown timers in your posts, pages, and widgets (integrated with WooCommerce and Elementor). Our WordPress countdown plugin allows users to create beautiful and functional timers in just a few minutes.

Designed to boost engagement and create urgency, the plugin allows you to easily display beautiful, animated timers for events, product launches, promotions, or special offers—without requiring any coding skills.

With its intuitive interface, users can create and insert unlimited countdown timers into posts, pages, and widgets in just a few clicks. The plugin offers multiple timer types, including standard, circular, and vertical slider designs, giving you flexibility to match your site’s style. It also includes dozens of animation effects, allowing you to enhance visual appeal and capture visitors’ attention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ2vsr5n-ao

Fully responsive and optimized for all devices, the countdown timers look great on desktops, tablets, and mobile screens. You can customize various elements such as colors, fonts, sizes, and positioning, ensuring seamless integration with your website design. Additionally, the plugin lets you define actions after the timer expires—such as hiding the countdown or displaying a custom message—making it ideal for time-sensitive campaigns.

### Our plugin Demo page: 

*   [Countdown Timer Demo](https://demo.wpdevart.com)

Our plugin has two versions: free and premium. Let's take a look at the features of both versions and compare them.

### Free version Features

*   **Easy install and use**
*   **Works perfectly with all versions of WordPress**
*   **Fully Responsive**
*   **Ability to create unlimited Timers**
*   **Ability to use on pages/posts and widgets**
*   **Time Zones (full list of ~100 timezones)**
*   **Ability to select the action after time expired**
*   **Ability to type message after time expired**
*   **Countdown position (left/center/right)**
*   **Countdown width (px / %)**
*   **"Classic B&W" theme**
*   **WooCommerce integration**
*   **Elementor integration**
*   **Gutenberg block**
*   **Supports Legacy Gutenberg**
*   **Supports Classic Editor**
*   **User friendly back-end**
*   **Tested on popular WordPress themes**

You can upgrade from the free version to [WordPress Countdown Premium](http://wpdevart.com/wordpress-countdown-plugin/) to access some features.

### Premium version features

*   **40 Premium themes (10 Standard + 10 Vertical + 10 Circle + 10 Flip)**
*   **Count up, Evergreen countdown, Evergreen count up**
*   **Countdown repeat: Restart after ends, Every X hours, Daily, Weekly, Monthly**
*   **All evergreen settings (duration, expire mode, restart behavior, daily expire time)**
*   **All repeat settings (interval, day-of-week, day-of-month, stop conditions)**
*   **After timer expires: Redirect to URL, Show button, Hide page content, Show hidden content (free only gets Hide / Show text)**
*   **Select the countdown timer fields you want to display (free is locked to Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds)**
*   **Display elements inline (Fit on one row) — responsive auto-scaling**
*   **Set animation for each element or for group**
*   **Animation Effect (fadeIn, bounceIn, flipIn, rotateIn, and 25+ more)**
*   **Vertical — full settings (slide-digit animation)**
*   **Circle — full settings (SVG ring animation)**
*   **Flip Clock — full settings (3D flap animation)**
*   **Popup timers (size, position, fixed/absolute, background, border, animation)**
*   **Sticky Bar timers**
*   **Premium Support**
*   **and much more...**

**If you find a bug in our plugin or have a question, please contact us at support@wpdevart.com.**

With the WpDevArt Countdown plugin, you can create a wide variety of themed and purpose-driven timers tailored to different occasions and campaigns. This includes festive countdowns for major holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and New Year’s, as well as promotional timers for sales events such as Black Friday or limited-time discounts. It’s equally effective for event-based countdowns like product launches, webinars, concerts, or registration deadlines. Users can also build evergreen timers for ongoing offers, personal milestone countdowns (birthdays, anniversaries), and even daily or weekly recurring timers. With full customization options, each countdown can be styled to match the mood of the occasion—whether it’s a festive holiday theme, a high-energy sales campaign, or a clean, professional event reminder.

### Our Countdown old version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiTP-j8J1S4

== Installation ==

### First download our plugin ZIP file.  

1. Log in to your administration panel.   
2. Go to Plugins page, click on Add New, then click "Upload Plugin" .    
3. Then click "Choose file" then select the plugin zip file. 
4. Install and activate our plugin.     
	  
That's it, now you can use it on your website. If you have any problems, contact us at: [support@wpdevart.com](mailto:support@wpdevart.com).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

Our plugin is easy to use, but here you can find some frequently asked questions that might help you.

= How can I insert it into my pages/posts =

Once you install the plugin, you can go to your pages/posts and add it using the Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or the classic editor.

= How can I add it into my sidebars =

After you installed the plugin you need to check your widgets page and then drag and drop our plugin widget into your sidebar.

= Can I select the expire date from calendar =

Yes, you can use our date picker from calendar.

= Can I use it in Popup =

The popup feature is only available in the premium version and is not available in the free version.

= Can I use the Sticky Bar feature =

The Sticky Bar feature is only available in the premium.

= I select date using date picker but it doesn't show the correct time that left =

The plugin use the website server time, that's why you see other time in front end, you can just insert the time you need if your website server time is not correct for you.

= I Have troubles with circle view =

Contact us at support@wpdevart.com and we will fix it. Typically the issue is related to your jQuery version or a conflict with your plugins.

= What files I need to upload for installing the plugin =

You need to select the .zip file. There is no need to extract the zip file, just upload it.

= I bought the premium version, but I didn't receive it. =

Contact us at support@wpdevart.com and we will send you the premium version.

= The premium version is paid for one-time or annually =

This is a one-time payment, so you only need to pay once.

== Screenshots ==

1.  Front-end    
2.  Front-end       
3.  Back-end     
4.  Back-end
5.  Back-end 

== Changelog ==

= 3.0.1 =

*  Minor changes

= 3.0.0 =

*  Many great features have been added

= 2.7.9 =

*  Admin UI changes.

= 2.7.8 =

*  Security bug fixed.

= 2.7.7 =

*  Code improved.

= 2.7.6 =

*  Tested.

= 2.7.5 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 2.7.4 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 2.7.3 =

*  Bugs fixed.

= 2.7.2 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 2.7.1 =

*  Added new translation files.

= 2.7.0 =

*  Added new translation files.

= 2.6.9 =

*  Removed a featured plugin from the list.

= 2.6.8 =

*  Added a new language files.

= 2.6.7 =

*  New language added - Sindhi.

= 2.6.6 =

*  New language added.

= 2.6.5 =

*  New language added - Telugu.

= 2.6.4 =

*  New language added.

= 2.6.3 =

*  Added a new language - Indonesian.

= 2.6.2 =

*  Added a new language.

= 2.6.1 =

*  Added a new language - Icelandic.

= 2.6.0 =

*  Added a new language - Esperanto.

= 2.5.9 =

*  Added a new language.

= 2.5.8 =

*  Added a new language - Corsican.

= 2.5.7 =

*  Added a new language.

= 2.5.6 =

*  Added a new language - Frisian.

= 2.5.5 =

*  Added a new language.

= 2.5.4 =

*  New language added.

= 2.5.3 =

*  New language added - Gujarati.

= 2.5.2 =

*  New language added - Estonian.

= 2.5.1 =

*  New language added.

= 2.5.0 =

*  Added a new language - Czech.

= 2.4.9 =

*  Changed some styles.

= 2.4.8 =

*  Added a new language - Korean.

= 2.4.7 =

*  New translation language added.

= 2.4.6 =

*  Changed a featured plugin icon design.

= 2.4.5 =

*  Added new language - Latvian.

= 2.4.4 =

*  Added new language.

= 2.4.3 =

*  Changed the font styles of the featured plugins page.

= 2.4.2 =

*  Added new translation language.

= 2.4.1 =

*  Added new language.

= 2.4.0 =

*  Fixed a style issue in the admin panel.

= 2.3.9 =

*  Added new language - Catalan.

= 2.3.8 =

*  Added new language - Armenian.

= 2.3.7 =

*  Added new language translation files.

= 2.3.6 =

*  Added new language - Macedonian.

= 2.3.5 =

*  Added new translation language - Danish.

= 2.3.4 =

*  Changed the featured plugins page styles.

= 2.3.3 =

*  Added new icons for featured plugins.

= 2.3.2 =

*  Added new language.

= 2.3.1 =

*  Duplicate page plugin added to the featured plugins list.

= 2.3.0 =

*  New translation language files added.

= 2.2.9 =

*  Added new translation language files.

= 2.2.8 =

*  Added another featured plugin.

= 2.2.7 =

*  Added an organization chart plugin to the featured plugins list.

= 2.2.6 =

*  Added translation languages.

= 2.2.5 =

*  Fix the admin menu texts.

= 2.2.4 =

*  Change the option name.

= 2.2.3 =

*  Made some changes in code.

= 2.2.2 =

*  Added icons.

= 2.2.1 =

*  Changed admin menu icons.

= 2.2.0 =

*  Edit parameters.


= 2.1.9 =

*  Changed some default parameters.

= 2.1.8 =

*  Added some code comments.

= 2.1.7 =

*  Changed the Countdown timer text color status.

= 2.1.6 =

*  Added new support URL.

= 2.1.5 =

*  Added new functionality - Redirect.

= 2.1.4 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 2.1.3 =

*  Changed featured plugins list.

= 2.1.2 =

*  Added featured plugin.

= 2.1.1 =

*  Edit plugin admin panel.

= 2.1.0 =

*  Added new option for mobile devices.

= 2.0.9 =

*  Change featured plugin information.

= 2.0.8 =

*  Made some changes in code.

= 2.0.7 =

*  Added comment for developers.

= 2.0.6 =

*  Changed some default parameters.

= 2.0.5 =

*  Fixed warning.

= 2.0.4 =

*  Edited some code.

= 2.0.3 =

*  Changed the expire time.

= 2.0.2 =

*  Fixed bug in 5.0.1.

= 2.0.1 =

*  Integrated Gutenberg editor.

= 1.8.7 =

*  Changed featured plugins text in admin menu.

= 1.8.0 =

*  Added featured plugin icons and text.

= 1.7.9 =

*  Added new featured plugin.

= 1.7.8 =

*  Added comments for fuctions.

= 1.7.7 =

*  Added descriptions for some functions.

= 1.7.6 =

*  Edited standard position styles.

= 1.7.5 =

*  Edited install database(expire time).

= 1.7.4 =

*  Edit function descriptions.

= 1.7.3 =

*  Edited admin options and install database.

= 1.7.2 =

*  Edit expire time.

= 1.7.1 =

*  Edited admin option descriptions.

= 1.7.0 =

*  Edit comments.

= 1.6.9 =

*  Edit expire time.

= 1.6.8 =

*  Made changes in install database.

= 1.6.7 =

*  Made changes in code.

= 1.6.6 =

*  Date picker bug fixed.

= 1.6.5 =

*  Added new comments to the code.

= 1.6.4 =

*  Edited admin option descriptions.

= 1.6.3 =

*  Made changes in install database.

= 1.6.2 =

*  Fixed issues with date picker.

= 1.6.1 =

*  Added new featured plugin to the list.

= 1.6.0 =

*  Made changes in code comments.

= 1.5.9 =

*  Made changes in code.

= 1.5.8 =

*  Edited comments in code.

= 1.5.7 =

*  Added pro version url in menu.

= 1.5.6 =

*  Edit comments.

= 1.5.5 =

*  Changed install database options.

= 1.5.4 =

*  Changed some otions.

= 1.5.3 =

*  Fixed issues.

= 1.5.2 =

*  Edited code comments.

= 1.5.1 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.5.0 =

*  Made some changes.

= 1.4.9 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.4.8 =

*  Change some texts.

= 1.4.7 =

*  Edit some options.

= 1.4.6 =

*  Edit admin menu descriptions.

= 1.4.5 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.4.4 =

*  Edit admin options.

= 1.4.3 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.4.2 =

*  Edit menu options.

= 1.4.1 =

*  Change some texts.

= 1.4.0 =

*  Edit admin options.

= 1.3.9 =

*  Edit featured plugins texts.

= 1.3.8 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.3.7 =

*  Made some changes.

= 1.3.6 =

*  Change some texts.

= 1.3.5 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.3.4 =

*  Edit fatured plugins list.

= 1.3.3 =

*  Edit admin options.

= 1.3.2 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.3.1 =

*  Edit admin options.

= 1.3.0 =

*  Change some admin options.

= 1.2.9 =

*  Change some texts in code.

= 1.2.8 =

*  Corrected mistakes.

= 1.2.7 =

*  Fixed spelling mistake.

= 1.2.6 =

*  Edit admin options.

= 1.2.5 =

*  Edit admin menu options.

= 1.2.4 =

*  Edit option text in admin menu.

= 1.2.3 =

*  Added some files for date picker.

= 1.2.2 =

*  Added date picker.

= 1.2.1 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 1.2.0 =

*  Some changes.

= 1.1.9 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.1.8 =

*  Added another new featured plugin.

= 1.1.7 =

*  Added new featured plugin to the list.

= 1.1.6 =

*  Edit some scripts.

= 1.1.5 =

*  Fixed notices.

= 1.1.4 =

*  Made changes.

= 1.1.3 =

*  Edit some scripts.

= 1.1.2 =

*  Made some corrections in plugin code.

= 1.1.1 =

*  Edited some text.

= 1.1.0 =

*  Made some corrections.

= 1.0.9 =

*  Edit some comments in code.

= 1.0.8 =

*  Edit comments for developers.

= 1.0.7 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 1.0.6 =

*  Added featured plugin.

= 1.0.3 =

*  Counter Bug fixed on version 1.0.3.

= 1.0.2 =

*  Bug fixed.

= 1.0.1 =

*  Bug fixed on version 1.0.1.

= 1.0.0 =

*  Initial version.

== Step by step guide ==

### Adding a countdown timer to your website's pages and posts

After installation, activate the plugin, then go to your pages or posts and simply click our plugin's shortcode button to add it to your pages or posts.

If you are using Gutenberg, search for WpDevArt Countdown and use one of the two blocks.

If you are using Elementor, then you need to search for our countdown widget.

### Adding a countdown widget to your site's sidebar

After installation, activate the plugin, then go to the widgets page (Appearance > Widgets) and drag our plugin's widget to your sidebar. Then select a timer and theme.