Free Countdown Timer For Squarespace Websites

free countdown timer for Squarespace with simple code plugin

Free Countdown Timer For Squarespace Websites

Are you ready to elevate your Squarespace website and create some excitement for your events or product launches? Unlock the potential of your site with my comprehensive guide on integrating a powerful and customizable free countdown timer for Squarespace websites. Whether you're building anticipation for a special event or generating excitement around a new product, a countdown timer is the key to capturing attention and driving engagement. Here’s my simply step by step guide on how to add a countdown timer for Squarespace.


Step 1: Add a Code Block

Paste the below code into a code block wherever you want your countdown timer to be visible on your website.


Paste the following in the code block:

<center>

<div id="countDownTimer">

</div>

</center>

preview example of my free countdown timer for Squarespace

Step 2: Advance Code in Page Settings

Paste the below code into your page’s advanced code injection area

example of my free countdown timer for Squarespace plugin code

<!--- Countdown timer --->

<script>

// Set the date you would like to count to

let countDownDate = new Date("march 21, 2024 00:00:01").getTime();

// Update the count down every 1 second

let x = setInterval(function() {

// Today's date and time

let now = new Date().getTime();

// Distance between now and the count down date

let countDifference = countDownDate - now;

let days = Math.floor(countDifference / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));

let hours = Math.floor((countDifference % (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)) / (1000 * 60 * 60));

let minutes = Math.floor((countDifference % (1000 * 60 * 60)) / (1000 * 60));

let seconds = Math.floor((countDifference % (1000 * 60)) / 1000);

document.getElementById("countDownTimer").innerHTML = "<div><span class='text'>" + days + "</span><div>Days</div></div><div><span class='text'>" + hours + "</span><div>Hours</div></div><div><span class='text'>" + minutes + "</span><div >Minutes</div></div><div><span class='text'>" + seconds + "</span><div>Seconds</div></div>";

if (countDifference < 0) {

clearInterval(x);

document.getElementById("countDownTimer").innerHTML = "<div><span class='text'>EXPIRED</span></div>";

}

}, 1000);

</script>

<!--- End Countdown timer --->


Step 3: Add the CSS to style your countdown timer

Paste the below CSS code into your custom CSS section on your website. Adjust the colors and text sizes as required.


/* countdown timer */

#countDownTimer .text{

display:inline-block;

font-weight: bold;

color:#000;

font-size:1.5rem}

#countDownTimer{

display:inline-block;

color:#000;

text-align:center;

font-size:1rem}

#countDownTimer>div{

display:inline-block;

padding: 10px;

background: #FFDB48;

border-radius: 20px;

}

#countDownTimer div>span{

display:inline-block;

padding:10px; }



In conclusion, harness the potential of your Squarespace website by incorporating the free countdown timer for Squarespace websites. Elevate user experience, build anticipation, and drive conversions effortlessly. Transform your site into a dynamic and engaging platform, ensuring your audience stays connected and excited about what's to come. Enhance your digital presence today with the seamless integration of a countdown timer, and watch your Squarespace website come alive.

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Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius

Hi, I’m Toni. My mission is to create powerful websites for charities, non profits and purpose-led organisations dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, communities, animal welfare and many more.

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