=== Uji Countdown ===
Contributors: ujimoto
Donate link: https://www.wpmanage.com/uji-countdown
Tags: countdown, countdown timer, timer, event countdown, recurring timer
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.3.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A customizable countdown timer for events, launches, sales, evergreen campaigns, and landing pages.

== Description ==

**Uji Countdown** helps you add a clear, customizable countdown timer to WordPress without rebuilding your page layout. Use it for product launches, limited-time offers, webinars, events, maintenance notices, seasonal campaigns, and evergreen promotions.

Create a timer style once, then place it where you need it with the block, shortcode, widget area, or Elementor shortcode widget. You can control the timer labels, colors, font sizing, alignment, redirect behavior, and whether the countdown uses server time or visitor time.

The plugin is built for site owners who need a practical countdown timer that is easy to place, easy to style, and reliable across common WordPress workflows.

### Key features

* **Countdown block** - add timers in the WordPress Block Editor.
* **Shortcode support** - place timers in posts, pages, widgets, templates, and builders.
* **Elementor friendly** - use the shortcode inside Elementor shortcode widgets.
* **Recurring and repeat timers** - useful for evergreen offers and repeating campaigns.
* **Custom timer styles** - adjust colors, font sizes, labels, alignment, and display options.
* **Server time option** - keep the countdown consistent even if a visitor changes their device clock.
* **Expiration actions** - hide the timer or redirect visitors when the countdown ends.
* **Translation-ready labels** - customize year, month, week, day, hour, minute, and second text.
* **Pro only:** responsive layouts, multiple timers per page, circular timer add-on.

### Common uses

* Sales countdowns and limited-time discounts.
* Product launches and coming-soon pages.
* Event, webinar, and conference timers.
* Evergreen marketing campaigns.
* Store announcements and seasonal promotions.
* Maintenance windows and scheduled notices.

### Works with

* WordPress Block Editor.
* Classic shortcodes.
* Widget areas.
* Elementor shortcode widgets.
* Most themes that support standard WordPress content output.

[Demo site](https://wpmanage.com/ujicountdown/)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `uji-countdown` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin via **Plugins ▸ Installed Plugins**.
3. Go to **Settings ▸ Countdown** and create a countdown style.
4. Add the timer with the **Uji Countdown** block or the `[ujicountdown id="123"]` shortcode.
5. If you use Elementor, add the shortcode inside an Elementor Shortcode widget.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use Uji Countdown with Elementor? =
Yes. Add the timer shortcode inside Elementor's Shortcode widget.

= Can I add a countdown timer with a shortcode? =
Yes. After creating a timer style, insert it with a shortcode such as `[ujicountdown id="123"]`.

= Can I show more than one timer on a page? =  
Yes, the Pro version supports multiple timers per post, page, or widget.

= Does the timer keep accurate time if a visitor changes their computer clock? =  
Enable **Server Time** to ensure the countdown is based on your server’s clock.

= Can I use recurring countdowns for evergreen campaigns? =
Yes. Recurring and repeat timer options are included for campaigns that reset on a schedule or on page load.

= Can I change the countdown labels? =
Yes. You can customize labels such as days, hours, minutes, and seconds from the plugin settings.

== Screenshots ==

1. Countdown block inside the WordPress editor.
2. Timer style settings for colors, labels, fonts, and behavior.
3. Front-end countdown example.

== Planned Improvements ==

Uji Countdown is being actively maintained again. Future updates will focus on better builder compatibility, more flexible timer layouts, improved style controls, and smoother setup for new users.

== Changelog ==

= 2.3.4 =
* Fixed shortcode loading inside Elementor widgets.
* Fixed a JavaScript conflict with Pixfort Core's Elementor countdown widget.

= 2.3.3 =
* Fixed incompatibility with the latest WordPress and PHP versions.
* Updated bundled scripts to resolve deprecation warnings.
* Fixed an issue where deleting a timer style did not remove previously created styles.

= 2.3.2 =
* Add selected-style information in Block Editor.
* Added deprecation API to Block Editor.

= 2.3.1 =
* Data sanitisation & escaping.
* Added support for `wp_set_script_translations()` in block themes.

= 2.3 =
* **Security:** fixed XSS vulnerability.
* Fixed minor Block Editor styles.

= 2.2 =
* **New:** shortcode generator compatible with all themes.
* Miscellaneous bug fixes.

= 2.1.3 =
* Compatibility fixes.
* Added redirect-URL information in blocks.

= 2.1.2 =
* Fixed redirect-URL encoding.
* Fixed redirect link when page expired.

= 2.1.1 =
* Restored missing styles when upgrading from 2.0.x.
* Fixed block issue when switching timer type.
* Subscription add-on fix.
* Recurring-time issue fix.

= 2.1 =
* Block Editor (Gutenberg) support.
* Extension support.
* Repeat Timer – refresh on page reload.
* Fixed special-character titles.
* Removed legacy subscriptions.
* Fixed Google Font links.
* Performance improvements.

= 2.0.6 =
* Fixed date-picker arrows (month switch).
* Fixed HTTPS URL redirection.

= 2.0.5 =
* Minor bug fixes.
* Fixed multisite uninstall routine.

= 2.0.4 =
* **New:** recurring time.
* Updated TinyMCE 4.x shortcode generator.
* Fixed URL redirection after expiry.

= 2.0.3 =
* **New:** email subscription.
* Unlimited campaigns for visitor sign-ups.

= 2.0.2 =
* Fixed activation conflict.
* Added option to choose server vs. visitor time (server default).

= 2.0.1 =
* Fixed style-selection issue.

= 2.0 =
* Complete code rebuild.
* **New Admin Panel** with Google Fonts integration.
* More timer customisation (colours, sizes, RTL, quick translation).

= 1.3 =
* Fixed WordPress 3.9 colour-picker conflict (jQuery 1.10+).

= 1.2 =
* Fixed WordPress 3.5 links bug and date-picker.

= 1.1 =
* Timer now uses server time for consistency across time zones.
* Fixed `p`/`br` tag injection in some themes.
* Moved scripts to separate files for cleaner code.

= 1.0 =
* Initial stable release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.3.4 =  
Fixes Elementor shortcode loading and countdown JavaScript compatibility with Pixfort Core. Update recommended.

== Support ==

Need help? Email **info@wpmanage.com** or open a topic on the support forum.