Descripción
GW Count Down is a simple and flexible plugin for inserting a live countdown timer on your site. Fully customizable design, supports multiple countdowns on the same page.
The timer is powered by your WordPress time settings and displays the remaining time until a specified date and time.
Features
- Add a countdown with a shortcode.
- Live timer synced to server time.
- Supports multiple countdowns per page.
- Custom message when countdown ends.
- Hide timer after expiration (optional).
- Choose font, size, color, alignment.
- Light or boxed style presets.
- Full or short label format (e.g. days / d).
- Settings page under WordPress Tools.
Works perfectly for product launches, events, offers, maintenance notices, and more.
Capturas
Example: Countdown timer on front-end (boxed preset) 
Admin settings page
Instalación
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/or install via Plugins > Add New. - Activate via the Plugins screen.
- Go to Tools > GW Count Down to adjust the design settings.
- Use
[gwcountdown date="2025-12-31 23:59" message="Happy New Year!"]in your post, page, or widget.
FAQ
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How do I use the shortcode?
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Example:
[gwcountdown date="2025-12-31 23:59" message="Happy New Year!"]
It accepts both 24‑hour and 12‑hour times (e.g.11:59 PM). Your WordPress timezone setting will be used. -
Can I add multiple countdowns?
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Yes. You can place several
[gwcountdown]shortcodes on the same page or post—each works independently. -
Can I hide the countdown after it ends?
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Yes. Add
hide_on_expire="true"in the shortcode to remove the timer once the countdown reaches zero. -
Where can I customize the design?
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Go to Tools > GW Count Down in your WordPress admin to change font, size, color, label format and more.
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Where can I get help?
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Visit https://plugins.se/ for more information and support.
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Registro de cambios
1.1.1
- Small updates in CSS code.
1.1.0
- Style and layout improvements.
1.0.0
- Initial release.