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.

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Uji Countdown helps you add a clear, customizable countdown timer to WordPress without rebuilding your page layout. Use it for product launches, limited-time offers, webinars, events, maintenance notices, seasonal campaigns, and evergreen promotions.
Create a timer style once, then place it where you need it with the block, shortcode, widget area, or Elementor shortcode widget. You can control the timer labels, colors, font sizing, alignment, redirect behavior, and whether the countdown uses server time or visitor time.
The plugin is built for site owners who need a practical countdown timer that is easy to place, easy to style, and reliable across common WordPress workflows.
<h3>Key features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Countdown block – add timers in the WordPress Block Editor.</li>
<li>Shortcode support – place timers in posts, pages, widgets, templates, and builders.</li>
<li>Elementor friendly – use the shortcode inside Elementor shortcode widgets.</li>
<li>Recurring and repeat timers – useful for evergreen offers and repeating campaigns.</li>
<li>Redesigned admin experience – cleaner timer style management, shortcode generation, settings, and preview panels.</li>
<li>Custom timer styles – adjust colors, font sizes, labels, alignment, and display options.</li>
<li>Simple style option – display clean countdown numbers without a colored box background.</li>
<li>Optional number animation – animate changing digits for a smoother countdown effect.</li>
<li>Server time option – keep the countdown consistent even if a visitor changes their device clock.</li>
<li>Expiration actions – hide the timer or redirect visitors when the countdown ends.</li>
<li>Performance improvements – production-ready minified assets and lighter admin/front-end loading.</li>
<li>Translation-ready labels – customize year, month, week, day, hour, minute, and second text.</li>
<li>Pro only: responsive layouts, multiple timers per page, circular timer add-on.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Common uses</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sales countdowns and limited-time discounts.</li>
<li>Product launches and coming-soon pages.</li>
<li>Event, webinar, and conference timers.</li>
<li>Evergreen marketing campaigns.</li>
<li>Store announcements and seasonal promotions.</li>
<li>Maintenance windows and scheduled notices.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Works with</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Block Editor.</li>
<li>Classic shortcodes.</li>
<li>Widget areas.</li>
<li>Elementor shortcode widgets.</li>
<li>Most themes that support standard WordPress content output.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://wpmanage.com/ujicountdown/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo site</a>
<h3>Planned Improvements</h3>
Uji Countdown is being actively maintained again. Future updates will focus on better builder compatibility, more flexible timer layouts, improved style controls, and smoother setup for new users.
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help? Email info@wpmanage.com or open a topic on the support forum.

Uji Countdown

A customizable countdown timer for events, launches, sales, evergreen campaigns, and landing pages.

WordPress Countdown Plugin vs Uji Countdown