#Free Email Countdown Timer (No Watermark)

Looking for a free, no-watermark countdown timer for your emails? With Mail Countdowns you can generate a high-quality animated GIF countdown that works across major email platforms and clients. No branding, no code complexity—just copy, paste, and send.

#Why use an email countdown timer?

• Drive urgency for sales, launches, and events
• Improve click-through rates by highlighting limited-time offers
• Add a dynamic element that still renders reliably as an animated GIF

#How it works

Mail Countdowns generates an animated GIF on the fly at open time. Each open receives a fresh frame set so the timer stays accurate. This works in most email clients, including Gmail and Apple Mail. For Outlook, the first frame is optimized to show the remaining time clearly.

#Create a free timer in minutes

1. Log in to your Mail Countdowns dashboard. You can click this link to open it in a new tab and keep this guide open at the same time!
2. Click "Create New Timer"
3. Customize your countdown timer
4. Save your countdown timer
5. Copy the generated HTML code

After creating your timer, copy the generated HTML and paste it into your email platform (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, Omnisend, Constant Contact, AWeber).

#Platform-specific quick steps

• Mailchimp: Add an HTML block, paste the code, preview and send
• Klaviyo: Add an HTML block in the editor, paste the code, preview
• HubSpot: Use a Custom HTML module in the email editor
• Omnisend: Drag in the HTML block and paste your snippet
• Constant Contact: Insert the Custom Code block
• AWeber: Add an HTML element and paste the snippet

#No watermark, even on free

Our free tier shows no watermark on your countdown GIFs. You get a clean, professional look suitable for campaigns and newsletters.

#Best practices

• Place the countdown near your primary call-to-action
• Use contrasting colors for readability
• Keep copy concise and focused on the deadline
• Test in a few major clients (Gmail, Apple Mail, Outlook) before sending

#FAQ

Does it work in Gmail? Yes. Gmail displays the animated GIF countdown correctly.

What about Outlook? Outlook shows the first frame of a GIF. We optimize that frame to clearly display remaining time.

Is it really free and without watermark? Yes. You can generate and use a countdown with no watermark on the free plan.

Can I localize the timer? Yes. Choose your timezone and language when creating the timer.

Which platforms are supported? Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, Omnisend, Constant Contact, AWeber and most others that allow HTML blocks.