How to Add a Countdown Timer in WordPress

In this quick video tutorial, you'll learn how to add a dynamic countdown timer to your WordPress website using MailCountdowns and the native Gutenberg block editor.

#What You'll Learn

• How to create a countdown timer on MailCountdowns
• Customizing your timer's design and colors
• Copying the HTML embed code
• Adding a Custom HTML block in WordPress Gutenberg
• Pasting and previewing your countdown timer

#Why Add Countdown Timers to WordPress?

Countdown timers are an effective way to create urgency on your website. Perfect for product launches, sale announcements, event registrations, webinar sign-ups, and limited-time offers.

#Key Benefits

• No plugins required: Works with WordPress's built-in Custom HTML block
• Lightweight: Just a simple HTML snippet – no heavy plugins
• Animated GIFs: Eye-catching animations that work everywhere
• Mobile responsive: Looks great on all devices
• No watermarks: Professional appearance on all plans
• Easy updates: Change your timer anytime from the MailCountdowns dashboard