Countdown timer Pro
Add a deadline to an offer with a countdown that ends on a fixed date or runs separately for each visitor.
The Countdown Timer type shows a live timer above your offer. It can count down to one date for everybody, or start a private countdown for each visitor.
Set it up#
- Edit a popup and set Popup Type to Countdown Timer.
- Fill in the Heading, Content and Call To Action Button as for any popup.
- Choose the Deadline mode and its settings (below).
- Click Save.
Deadline: a fixed date and time#
Everyone sees the same deadline.
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ends At | The moment the countdown reaches zero, in your site's timezone. Visitors anywhere in the world see the same deadline. |
| Starts | Right away, or On a date and time. |
| Starts At | With a scheduled start, the popup stays hidden until this moment and then counts down to Ends At. |
Use it for sales with a real end: Black Friday, a launch week, a ticket deadline.
Deadline: a countdown per visitor#
Each visitor gets their own timer.
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Countdown Length | Minutes on the clock. The countdown starts the first time a visitor sees the popup and keeps running across pages and visits. |
Use it for welcome offers: your 10% code is valid for the next 30 minutes.
Display#
Show Days adds a days unit to the timer. Turn it off for short countdowns so the timer reads as hours, minutes and seconds.
When It Reaches Zero#
| Choice | Result |
|---|---|
| Show a follow-up message | Replaces the content, for example with This offer has ended. Can reveal a coupon. See Follow-up message and coupon. |
| Just close the popup | The popup closes. |
| Send them to a URL | Redirects to the Destination URL. |
| Fire a custom event for other scripts | Dispatches a JavaScript event for your own code. |
| Do nothing | The timer stays at zero. |
With Just close the popup, a popup whose deadline has passed is not opened again: a visitor never sees an offer that is already over. With the other choices the popup still opens after the deadline and shows its outcome, for example the follow-up message.
Tips#
- Keep it honest. A deadline that resets on every visit teaches visitors to ignore it. The per-visitor countdown is remembered, so it does not restart on a reload.
- Bars work well. A countdown in a floating bar stays visible while the visitor browses.
- Match the shop. If the timer promotes a discount, make sure the coupon in your shop expires at the same moment.
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