Description
ChronoPress Countdown Block is a feature-rich WordPress plugin that adds a professional countdown timer block to the Gutenberg editor. Perfect for sales, events, launches, and any time-sensitive content.
Key Features
- Multiple Styles: Choose from Circle, Flip, Linear, and Box styles
- Customizable Units: Show or hide Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds
- Live Preview: See your countdown timer in real-time within the editor
- Timezone Support: Automatically uses your WordPress site timezone
- Fully Responsive: Looks great on all devices
- Accessible: Built with accessibility best practices
- Zero Dependencies: Pure PHP, vanilla JavaScript, and CSS
Perfect For
- Flash sales and limited-time offers
- Event countdowns
- Product launches
- Deadline reminders
- Special promotions
Development
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please ensure all code follows WordPress coding standards and includes proper escaping and sanitization.
Security Issues
If you discover a security vulnerability, please email [email protected] instead of using the support forum.
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- ChronoPress Countdown Display a countdown timer with customizable styles and display units.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “ChronoPress Countdown Block”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Click “Upload Plugin”
- Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
After Installation
- Create or edit a post or page
- Click the “+” button to add a block
- Search for “ChronoPress Countdown”
- Add the block to your content
- Configure the end date, style, and display units in the block settings
FAQ
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How do I set the countdown end date?
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Click on the countdown timer block, then use the “End Date & Time” picker in the block settings panel on the right side of the editor.
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Can I customize which time units are displayed?
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Yes! In the block settings, you can toggle Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds on or off. At least one unit must be enabled.
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What timezone does the countdown use?
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The countdown automatically uses your WordPress site’s timezone setting (Settings > General > Timezone).
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Can I use multiple countdown timers on the same page?
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Yes, you can add as many countdown timer blocks as you need on any page or post.
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Does the countdown work in the block editor?
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Yes! The countdown timer updates in real-time within the Gutenberg editor, so you can see exactly how it will look on the frontend.
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What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
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The countdown stops at zero and displays all zeros. The timer will not go negative.
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Is the plugin accessible?
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Yes, the plugin follows WordPress accessibility guidelines and includes proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML.
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Can I style the countdown timer?
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The plugin includes four built-in styles (Circle, Flip, Linear, Box). For custom styling, you can use CSS to target the countdown timer classes.
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Contributors & Developers
“ChronoPress Countdown Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Added Circle, Flip, Linear, and Box styles
- Added customizable display units (Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
- Added live preview in block editor
- Added timezone support
- Added responsive design
- Added accessibility features