With this plugin you can set up a countdown timer – or even multiple – on a page. The timer will count down until the given date and show the alternative content.
This plugin is great for use on sales pages and product launches or discounts, it gives a sense of tension to the visitor.
This plugin does not use an admin page, everything is done with a few simple shortcodes.
Usage:
<pre><code>[countdown date="18:00:00 08/30/2009"]
This page goes live in about: [counter]
[after]
Enter your secret content here
[/countdown]
</code></pre>
Note that dates are UTC and that alternative content is not send to the browser until the date passed.

WordPress Countdown Plugin

Add a countdown timer to any page hiding content until the date passes.

Satinder Singh

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Cool Plugins

Events Calendar Addons

<h3>The Events Calendar Countdown Addon</h3>
<a href="https://coolplugins.net/product/event-countdown-addon-for-the-events-calendar/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_info&utm_content=top_description" rel="nofollow ugc">Event Countdown</a> is an extension for <a href="https://stellarwp.pxf.io/tec" rel="nofollow ugc">The Events Calendar</a> plugin that lets you display an event countdown timer for your upcoming events on any page or post.
Using a simple shortcode, you can show a countdown for a specific event or automatically display the next upcoming event countdown. The shortcode works smoothly inside Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, and the classic editor.
👉 View Demo: <a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/demos/event-countdown/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=demo&utm_content=top_description" rel="nofollow ugc">Upcoming Event with Countdown</a>
<h4>Why Display Upcoming Event with Countdown Timer?</h4>
A countdown timer creates urgency and increases event visibility. Whether you are promoting webinars, conferences, workshops, meetups, or product launches, an event countdown helps attract more attention and improve engagement.
<h4>Event Countdown Shortcode Generator</h4>
Use the built-in shortcode generator to select a specific event or enable auto-detect for the next upcoming event. The countdown updates automatically without editing the shortcode.
You can also customize background color, size, and other display options to match your website design. Simply copy the generated shortcode and place it anywhere on your site.
<ul>
<li>Example Shortcode: 
[events-calendar-countdown id=”” backgroundcolor=”#2a86f7″ font-color=”#ffffff” show-seconds=”yes” show-image=”no” size=”medium” event-start=”” event-end=”” autostart-next-countdown=”no” autostart-text=”” autostart-future-countdown=”no” future-events-list=”” main-title=””]</li>
</ul>
<h3>More Addons for The Events Calendar</h3>
If you are building an event website and managing events using The Events Calendar plugin, you can extend its functionality further using these professional event addons. These extensions help you display event listings in multiple layouts and improve event visibility, ticket booking and promotion, and overall event management experience on your website.
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/events-shortcodes-pro/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=more_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Shortcodes for The Events Calendar</a>: 
Display events anywhere on your website using shortcodes. Show upcoming events, past events, featured events, or category-based events in list, grid, carousel, slider, masonry, accordion, or timeline layouts. Also includes Gutenberg block support.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/events-widgets-pro/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=more_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Widgets for Elementor</a>: 
Looking for The Events Calendar widget for Elementor? This addon provides ready-to-use event list, grid, and carousel widgets. Easily customize typography, colors, layout spacing, and event meta details such as date, venue, organizer, and ticket links. Perfect for building modern event management websites.
</li>
</ul>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2m74nSrEo0g?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/event-single-page-builder-pro/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=more_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Event Single Page Builder for The Events Calendar</a>: 
Design fully custom single event pages. Replace the default event template of The Events Calendar with a professionally designed layout including event details, schedule, ticket section, venue map, booking buttons, speakers, sponsors, and call-to-action areas.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/events-speakers-and-sponsors/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=more_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Speakers & Sponsors</a>: 
Add dedicated speakers and sponsors sections to your event pages with structured layouts. Showcase keynote speakers, guest presenters, partners, and sponsors with profile images, descriptions, and social links to improve credibility and engagement.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/the-events-calendar-modules-for-divi/?utm_source=tecc_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=more_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Calendar Modules for Divi</a>: 
Display The Events Calendar events using custom Divi modules built specifically for Divi Builder pages and layouts. Create event grids and list layouts directly inside the Divi.
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Other Plugins by Cool Plugins</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://cooltimeline.com/plugin/elementor-timeline-widget-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Timeline Widget for Elementor</a>: Create vertical and horizontal timelines inside Elementor.</li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Cool FormKit</a>: Extend Elementor forms with advanced fields and features.</li>
<li><a href="https://coolplugins.net/product/autopoly-ai-translation-for-polylang/" rel="nofollow ugc">AutoPoly</a>: Polylang addon to automatically translate WordPress content using AI.</li>
<li><a href="https://locoaddon.com" rel="nofollow ugc">LocoAI</a>: Loco Translate addon to translate WordPress plugins and themes using AI.</li>
<li><a href="https://cryptocurrencyplugins.com/wordpress-plugin/cryptocurrency-widgets-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cryptocurrency Widgets</a>: Display live crypto prices, charts, and coin data.</li>
</ul>
Third-Party Services: To improve user experience this plugin offers optional usage tracking and optional feedback submission on deactivation. Data is sent only after explicit user consent. No frontend visitor data is collected and no personal data is stored without permission. For more details, please review our <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/usage-tracking/" rel="nofollow ugc">Data Usage Policy</a>, <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">TOS</a> and <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
Disclaimer: This addon is developed by Cool Plugins and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official team of The Events Calendar plugin. Some links in this plugin or its readme may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
<h4>Special Thanks!</h4>
Special thanks to the famous <a href="https://stellarwp.pxf.io/tec" rel="nofollow ugc">The Events Calendar</a> plugin authors for creating an awesome plugin for events management.

Event Countdown for The Events Calendar

Event countdown timer addon for The Events Calendar plugin to display upcoming event countdowns anywhere using a simple shortcode.

WordPress Countdown Plugin vs Event Countdown for The Events Calendar