=== Countdown Clock ===
Contributors: enclick
Donate link: https://www.mycountdown.org/
Tags: countdown, count down, wedding, birthday, summer, spring, world cup, exams, timer, birthday countdown, flash countdown, countdown clock, countdown widget, countdown generator, countdown ticker, ticker, countup, days since, days till, countdown till days, halloween, pregnancy, baby
Tested up to: 6.2
Requires at least: 1.5
Stable tag: 1.4


== Description ==

Display a countdown clock configured to an event of your choice. Select the date, title and event text on a choice of countdown designs, colors and sizes.

* Choose texts and background colours
* Choose from a range of layouts, background pictures and animations
* Select from a list of events like Christmas, New Year
* Or make your own countdown, choose texts, date and timezone for precise timing
* See the full range of events and designs at [mycountdown.org](https://mycountdown.org "All the countdowns in the world") 

== Installation ==

1. Download the zip file and extract the contents,
2. Upload the folder `countdown-clock` to your WP plugin folder `/wp-content/plugins/` directory,
3. Go to Plugins > Installed, and activate the plugin,
4. Go to Appearance > Widgets, and drag the widget to a sidebar,
5. Select the clock type, colors, background, date and size from the countdown setting menu
6. For a customized event and messages, select the "My Countdown" event type and save the setting.

== Screenshots ==

1. Compact Widget
2. Horizontal Widget
3. Vertical Widget with background picture or animation
4. Compact Widget with background picture or animation
5. Square Widget with background picture or animation
6. Vertical Large Widget with background picture or animation
7. Fireworks

== Changelog ==

= 1.2 =
* Released 08/03/2011
* Added timezone option

= 1.1 =
* Released 03/09/2010 
* Added popular Fireworks design

= 1.0 =
* Released 08/02/2010 
* First release  includes most layouts



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I customize my event and message? =
On the control panel select "My Countdown" event type and save the setting. A date and text input boxes will appear for your messages.

= How do I customize the colours? =
Go to the Appearance->Widgets tab in your wordpress admin panel, and choose click on settings for the countdown clock, select text, border and background colors from the drop downs

= Can I choose my colour? =
You can select the countdown clock to be transparent, so the countdown's background will be that of your web page

= Do I need to set the event type ? =
Choosing the event type will provide the best selection of background pictures and animations

= Can I set the time of day and world timezone for the event ? =
Yes, select from the timezone dropdown the time zone in your area

= Can I have multiple widgets on the sidebar ? =
Yes, but use the widget generator at [mycountdown.org/getwidget](https://mycountdown.org/getwidget/), then use wordpress widget admin to insert text on your sidebar with each widget code

= Is there support  ? = 
Further support is available at [mycountdown.org/support](https://mycountdown.org/wordpress-countdown-clock-plugin/), 

= Feedback  = 
Please send feedback to widgets at mycountdown.org