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How to Add a Countdown Timer in Squarespace Website – Free Plugin Tutorial

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Countdown timers are a proven way to capture attention and motivate visitors to take action. By displaying the remaining time in a visually appealing format, you can create urgency and highlight important deadlines.

This tutorial is beginner-friendly and works perfectly with Squarespace version 7.1.

Features of This Countdown Timer Plugin

  • Fully responsive and works on all devices.

  • Easy to integrate into Squarespace with minimal effort.

  • Customizable colors, fonts, and layout.

  • Displays time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Completely free to download and use.


Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Countdown Timer

Follow these simple steps to integrate the countdown timer into your Squarespace website.


Step 1: Log In and Edit Your Page

  1. Log in to your Squarespace account.

  2. Navigate to the page where you want the countdown timer to appear.

  3. Click Edit to open the page editor.

Step 2: Add a Code Block

  1. Select the section where you'd like the timer to display.

  2. Click the + icon to add a content block.

  3. Choose Code from the available options.


Step 3: Paste the HTML, CSS & JS

Copy and paste the following code into the Code Block:

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Step 5: Customize the Timer

  • Change the Target Date: Update the targetDate in the JavaScript code to match your event.

  • Style Adjustments: Modify the .flip-number or .label CSS classes to change the font, colors, or layout.

Preview and Publish

Once you've added the code, preview your page to ensure the countdown timer appears and functions correctly. When you're satisfied with the result, publish your changes.


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