===Countdown=== Contributors: powr Donate link: https://www.powr.io/ Tags: countdown, countdown timer, clock, event countdown, timer, flash sale, date countdown, animated countdown, coming soon, counter, hours, minutes Requires at least: 3.0 Tested up to: 4.9.4 Stable tag: 1.8 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Countdown to weddings, birthdays, holidays, and other events. Increase sales by creating sense of urgency during purchase decision. == Description == = DOWNLOAD, INSTALL & ACTIVATE > CUSTOMIZE IN MINUTES > ADD COUNTDOWN TIMER TO SITE =
โœ“ The easy way to display a dazzling countdown to any future event or specific number. โœ“ Custom designs: Use custom fonts, colors, backgrounds, and animations to style your Countdown Timer. โœ“ Get your website visitors excited about upcoming events and increase conversions.
= Get started: = Download, install and activate Countdown Timer. Create and save your plugin in the POWr Editor within WordPress. Add Countdown Timer to your site.
= Free features: = * Count down to any future event, such as a wedding, birthday, begin of sale, etc. * Count down to a specific number. * Count up from any number or past date. * Use custom fonts, colors, backgrounds, and animations to style your Countdown Timer. * Supports text in any language. * Mobile responsive on any device.
= Upgrade to remove POWr branding and unlock Premium features, such as: = * Make the Countdown automatically repeat after it has hit the target date or number. * Reset Timer on page load or based on browser cookie so every visitor sees their own x minutes remaining. * Show payment button after countdown has reached 0 or target date. * Premium features in all POWr apps
= Why users love Countdown Timer: = "It's so easy to use, customizable, fast and nice. I love the way it makes my site so organized. Wished I could give it 6 stars." - theninthchicken
** [See Countdown Timer in action on a user site](https://www.powr.io/demos/countdown-timer) **
= ๐Ÿ† Award Winning Customer Support ๐Ÿ† = If you have any questions or need help getting Countdown Timer up and running, weโ€™re here to help! Please [visit our Help Center](https://www.powr.io/knowledge-base) for tips, support, and answers to common questions. == Installation == Download, Install and Activate POWr Countdown Timer.

A POWr account will automatically be created for you and you will see the POWr Editor in WordPress, where you can build and customize your Countdown Timer.

Once youโ€™ve saved your plugin you will see install instructions. You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [www.powr.io](https://www.powr.io).

To add your plugin to a Page or Post, follow these steps:

1. Copy your shortcode. 2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**. 3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**. 4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box. 5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.

To add your plugin to a Theme, follow these steps:

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu. 2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**. 3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**. 4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor. 5. To import a Countdown Timer you have already saved, click **Import Existing Countdown Timer**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Countdown Timer is now on your WordPress site. == Frequently Asked Questions == = What is POWr? = POWr is a service that makes Plugins designed to increase engagement and conversions on your WordPress site! = Do I need to create a POWr Account? = Yes, you need a POWr Account. Creating a POWr Account allows you to create and save plugins, edit them in your live page, and use them on multiple different websites. = How do I add Countdown Timer to a page or blog post? = Create and save the plugin in your WP Dashboard.

1. Copy your shortcode. 2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**. 3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**. 4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box. 5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.

You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [powr.io](https://www.powr.io). = How do I add Countdown Timer to a theme? = 1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu. 2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**. 3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**. 4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor. 5. To import a Countdown Timer you have already saved, click **Import Existing Countdown Timer**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Countdown Timer is now on your WordPress site. = Can I add more than one Countdown Timer? = Yes, absolutely! To clone an existing Countdown Timer, paste the exact same unique shortcode into another page or post. To create a new version, select Countdown Timer from the sidebar in your WP Dashboard and click Create New. You can then edit and save a new version, and paste the new unique shortcode into a page or post. = Will my users see the Edit button above Countdown Timer? = No! You only see the Edit button because you own the plugin. To temporarily hide it, click on your page and then type 'p + down arrow' (the letter p followed by the down arrow). You can show the icon again by typing 'p + up-arrow'. = I can't see the settings icon anymore, what happened? = You are just logged out of POWr.io. Visit www.powr.io and log in to your account. Then return to your website and refresh the page. = Is POWr Countdown Timer Free? = Yes, the basic version of Countdown Timer is completely free! = Why should I upgrade? = Upgrading gives you access to advanced features, removes the POWr logo, and gives you automatic priority support. == Screenshots == 1. Example 2. Example 3. Example 4. Example 5. Example == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0 = First released version. = 1.1 = Improved SSL Support = 1.2 = Improved loading speed = 1.3 = Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor. = 1.4 = Improved functionality within the wp text editor. = 1.5 = New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins. Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins. = 1.5.1 = Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped = 1.5.2 = Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped = 1.6 = Easier to create and manage your POWr Plugins. = 1.6.2 = Bug Fixes (resolved some PHP notices seen by some users) = 1.6.3 = Supports latest plugins from POWr = 1.6.4 = Supports latest plugins from POWr and updated Admin Menu behavior = 1.7 = Automatic sign-in to POWr = 1.71 = Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3) = 1.8 = Removed auto sign-in == Changelog == = 1.0 = * First released version = 1.1 = * Improved SSL Support = 1.2 = * Improved loading speed = 1.3 = * Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor. = 1.4 = * Improved functionality within the wp text editor. = 1.5 = * New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins. * Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins. = 1.5.1 = * Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped = 1.5.2 = * Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped = 1.6 = * Local icon assets * Improved install workflow * Updated plugin list = 1.6.2 = * Fixed PHP Notices about undefined constants = 1.6.3 = * TinyMCE supports latest POWr Plugins = 1.6.4 = * Menu links open in new tab directly on POWr.io. Added support for POWr Chat. = 1.7 = * Automatic sign in to POWr = 1.71 = * Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3) = 1.8 = * Removed auto sign-in due to consent concerns