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Countdown timer

A guide to set up a countdown timer section
An example of countdown timer in Zest theme
A countdown timer section is for displaying the time until a special promotion or new collection is released. A countdown timer can bring excitement to customers that have been waiting for the event.
In this article:

How to add a Countdown timer section

Steps
  1. 1.
    In the theme editor (Customize), click Add section.
  2. 2.
    Locate Countdown timer.
  3. 3.
    Make necessary changes.
  4. 4.
    Save.

How to customize your Countdown timer

The settings include:

1. Section settings

You can choose the content container and choose timer position then align the text inside.
A screenshot of Countdown timer section settings

2. Blocks Settings

You can choose to add more elements to Countdown timer section by adding block.
List of blocks for countdown timer section

1. Content

Add heading/subheading of the event
Content setting in Countdown timer

2. Countdown

Add a countdown timer & adjust the end time of the event. Merchant can also choose a style for the timer

Date formats accepted:

Name
Format
Example
24 hour format
YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM
2023/10/04 23:30
12 hour format
YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM aa
2023/10/04 11:30 PM

3. Button settings

You can also display a call-to-action button to redirect customers to your desired pages. Add a Label and Link for one or both, then choose a Button style and adjust the Button size.
Button settings in Countdown timer section