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How to Add a Countdown Timer in WordPress?

Last Updated : 27 Jun, 2024
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Countdown timers are become the prevalent tool for creating the user engagement and to create urgency on websites. This would strategically generate the sense of urgency and prompting visitors to take an action before the limited window of opportunity closes. Here in this blog post, you will learn how to create a countdown timer for your WordPress website.

Approach: Using a WordPress Plugin

  • Navigate to the plugin section: Once you're logged in, look for the menu on the left side of the dashboard. Find the section labeled "Plugins" and click on it.
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  • Find the Ultimate Blocks plugin: Within the "Plugins" section, you'll see options to manage existing plugins and install new ones. Click on "Add New" to access the plugin directory.
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  • Search and install the plugin: In the search bar of the plugin directory, type in "Ultimate Blocks". This will bring up all the available plugins with that name.
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  • Install and activate: Locate the "Ultimate Blocks" plugin by Ultimate Blocks team. Click on "Install Now" and wait for the installation to complete. Once installed, click on "Activate" to turn on the plugin and make it usable on your website.
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  • Navigate to the Posts Section : Click on the menu item labeled "Posts", On the Posts screen, you'll usually see a button labeled "Add New" click on this button
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  • Add Countdown Widget on Post Page: Search for countdown & Drag the countdown timer widget to the desired sidebar or widget area on your post page. Configure the widget settings as needed.
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Conclusion

For most of the WordPress users, utilizing free countdown timer plugin is the recommended approach. It is mush faster, easier to manage, and offers various customization options without requiring any coding knowledge.


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