To install a countdown timer widget on your Webflow site, you can use either Webflow-native elements with custom code or third-party tools. Here's how to do both.
1. Choose a Countdown Timer Method
- Custom Embed Timer: Use HTML/CSS/JavaScript via an Embed element.
- External Tool: Use platforms like Elfsight, POWr, or CountDownKings that provide customizable timers and embed codes.
- Go to a platform like Elfsight (https://elfsight.com/countdown-timer-widget/) or POWr.io.
- Customize your timer appearance, end time, and behavior.
- Copy the provided embed code snippet (usually JavaScript within a
<div>
container).
3. Add Embed Code in Webflow
- Open your project in Webflow Designer.
- Navigate to the page or symbol where the countdown should appear.
- Drag an Embed element from the Add panel into your canvas.
- Paste the copied code inside the Embed element.
- Click Save & Close to insert it into the page.
4. Publish and Test
- Click Publish in the top right.
- View the live site (not just preview) to ensure the timer displays and counts down correctly.
- If it doesn’t appear, ensure you're checking the published version and the embed script is correctly formatted.
Summary
To install a countdown timer on your Webflow site, choose a third-party widget (like Elfsight or POWr), copy its embed code, insert it into a Webflow Embed element, and publish your site. This method avoids writing custom code and provides quick customization options.