===Countdown===
Contributors: powr
Donate link: https://www.powr.io/
Tags: countdown, countdown timer, clock, event countdown, timer, flash sale, date countdown, animated countdown, coming soon, counter, hours, minutes
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 4.9.4
Stable tag: 1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Countdown to weddings, birthdays, holidays, and other events. Increase sales by creating sense of urgency during purchase decision.
== Description ==
= DOWNLOAD, INSTALL & ACTIVATE > CUSTOMIZE IN MINUTES > ADD COUNTDOWN TIMER TO SITE =
โ The easy way to display a dazzling countdown to any future event or specific number.
โ Custom designs: Use custom fonts, colors, backgrounds, and animations to style your Countdown Timer.
โ Get your website visitors excited about upcoming events and increase conversions.
= Get started: =
Download, install and activate Countdown Timer. Create and save your plugin in the POWr Editor within WordPress. Add Countdown Timer to your site.
= Free features: =
* Count down to any future event, such as a wedding, birthday, begin of sale, etc.
* Count down to a specific number.
* Count up from any number or past date.
* Use custom fonts, colors, backgrounds, and animations to style your Countdown Timer.
* Supports text in any language.
* Mobile responsive on any device.
= Upgrade to remove POWr branding and unlock Premium features, such as: =
* Make the Countdown automatically repeat after it has hit the target date or number.
* Reset Timer on page load or based on browser cookie so every visitor sees their own x minutes remaining.
* Show payment button after countdown has reached 0 or target date.
* Premium features in all POWr apps
= Why users love Countdown Timer: =
"It's so easy to use, customizable, fast and nice. I love the way it makes my site so organized. Wished I could give it 6 stars." - theninthchicken
** [See Countdown Timer in action on a user site](https://www.powr.io/demos/countdown-timer) **
= ๐ Award Winning Customer Support ๐ =
If you have any questions or need help getting Countdown Timer up and running, weโre here to help! Please [visit our Help Center](https://www.powr.io/knowledge-base) for tips, support, and answers to common questions.
== Installation ==
Download, Install and Activate POWr Countdown Timer.
A POWr account will automatically be created for you and you will see the POWr Editor in WordPress, where you can build and customize your Countdown Timer.
Once youโve saved your plugin you will see install instructions. You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [www.powr.io](https://www.powr.io).
To add your plugin to a Page or Post, follow these steps:
1. Copy your shortcode.
2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**.
3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**.
4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box.
5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.
To add your plugin to a Theme, follow these steps:
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu.
2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**.
3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**.
4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor.
5. To import a Countdown Timer you have already saved, click **Import Existing Countdown Timer**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Countdown Timer is now on your WordPress site.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= What is POWr? =
POWr is a service that makes Plugins designed to increase engagement and conversions on your WordPress site!
= Do I need to create a POWr Account? =
Yes, you need a POWr Account. Creating a POWr Account allows you to create and save plugins, edit them in your live page, and use them on multiple different websites.
= How do I add Countdown Timer to a page or blog post? =
Create and save the plugin in your WP Dashboard.
1. Copy your shortcode.
2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**.
3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**.
4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box.
5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.
You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [powr.io](https://www.powr.io).
= How do I add Countdown Timer to a theme? =
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu.
2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**.
3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**.
4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor.
5. To import a Countdown Timer you have already saved, click **Import Existing Countdown Timer**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Countdown Timer is now on your WordPress site.
= Can I add more than one Countdown Timer? =
Yes, absolutely! To clone an existing Countdown Timer, paste the exact same unique shortcode into another page or post. To create a new version, select Countdown Timer from the sidebar in your WP Dashboard and click Create New. You can then edit and save a new version, and paste the new unique shortcode into a page or post.
= Will my users see the Edit button above Countdown Timer? =
No! You only see the Edit button because you own the plugin. To temporarily hide it, click on your page and then type 'p + down arrow' (the letter p followed by the down arrow). You can show the icon again by typing 'p + up-arrow'.
= I can't see the settings icon anymore, what happened? =
You are just logged out of POWr.io. Visit www.powr.io and log in to your account. Then return to your website and refresh the page.
= Is POWr Countdown Timer Free? =
Yes, the basic version of Countdown Timer is completely free!
= Why should I upgrade? =
Upgrading gives you access to advanced features, removes the POWr logo, and gives you automatic priority support.
== Screenshots ==
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== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
First released version.
= 1.1 =
Improved SSL Support
= 1.2 =
Improved loading speed
= 1.3 =
Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor.
= 1.4 =
Improved functionality within the wp text editor.
= 1.5 =
New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins. Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins.
= 1.5.1 =
Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped
= 1.5.2 =
Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped
= 1.6 =
Easier to create and manage your POWr Plugins.
= 1.6.2 =
Bug Fixes (resolved some PHP notices seen by some users)
= 1.6.3 =
Supports latest plugins from POWr
= 1.6.4 =
Supports latest plugins from POWr and updated Admin Menu behavior
= 1.7 =
Automatic sign-in to POWr
= 1.71 =
Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3)
= 1.8 =
Removed auto sign-in
== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* First released version
= 1.1 =
* Improved SSL Support
= 1.2 =
* Improved loading speed
= 1.3 =
* Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor.
= 1.4 =
* Improved functionality within the wp text editor.
= 1.5 =
* New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins.
* Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins.
= 1.5.1 =
* Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped
= 1.5.2 =
* Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped
= 1.6 =
* Local icon assets
* Improved install workflow
* Updated plugin list
= 1.6.2 =
* Fixed PHP Notices about undefined constants
= 1.6.3 =
* TinyMCE supports latest POWr Plugins
= 1.6.4 =
* Menu links open in new tab directly on POWr.io. Added support for POWr Chat.
= 1.7 =
* Automatic sign in to POWr
= 1.71 =
* Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3)
= 1.8 =
* Removed auto sign-in due to consent concerns