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How Do I Add a Countdown Timer to Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:51 am

Countdown timers are a great way to add a sense of urgency to your Wix website. They can be used to encourage visitors to take action, such as buying a product or signing up for a service.

There are two ways to add a countdown timer to your Wix site. The first is to use the Wix HTML Editor, which allows you to add HTML code to your site. The second is to use a Wix app, which is a third-party tool that can be added to your site.

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If you want to use the Wix HTML Editor, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Wix editor and click on the ‘Add’ button. 2. Select the ‘HTML Code’ element and drag it into your desired location on the page.

3. A pop-up window will appear. In the ‘HTML Code’ box, paste the following code:

4. In the ‘Box Name’ field, enter ‘countdowntimer’ (without quotes). This is the name of the element that will hold the countdown timer. 5. Click ‘OK’ to save your changes and close the pop-up window.

6. To view your countdown timer, click on ‘Preview’ in the top menu bar. 7. When you’re happy with how it looks, click ‘Publish’ in the top menu bar to make your changes live on your site.

If you want to use a Wix app, there are many options available from the Wix App Market. Some popular choices include:

PRO TIP: This article contains information about how to add a countdown timer to Wix. However, it is important to note that adding a countdown timer to your Wix site may decrease its performance.
  • Deadline Funnel
  • Evergreen Countdown Timer
  • OptinMonster

To add an app to your Wix site:

  1. Go to www.wix.com and sign in.
  2. Click on ‘Add Apps’ from the left sidebar.
  3. Search for ‘countdown timer’ in the search bar.
  4. Choose an app from the results and click on ‘Add App’.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete installation.

That's it! You've now added a countdown timer to your Wix site.

When adding a countdown timer created with HTML code, be sure to name the element holding the countdown timer "countdowntimer" without quotes in order for it display correctly on your page. If using an app from the Wix App Market, installation is simple and only takes a few minutes.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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