Smart Countdown Timer
Display a live countdown to an upcoming school event, deadline, or opening day.
Overview
Smart Countdown Timer shows a ticking countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds) to a date and time you specify. Use it for exam countdowns, event openings, application deadlines, or the last day of term.
Getting Set Up
No admin configuration needed. Add the shortcode to any page.
Features
| Shortcode | Parameters | Example |
|---|---|---|
[smart_countdown_timer] |
title, message, countdown_to, timezone |
See below |
Example:
[smart_countdown_timer title="Exams begin in" message="Good luck!" countdown_to="15/6/2026 09:00" timezone="Europe/London"]
| Parameter | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
title |
Heading above the countdown | Stats |
message |
Message shown when countdown ends | Message |
countdown_to |
Target date and time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM) | — |
timezone |
Timezone for the target | Europe/London |
Tips & Best Practice
- Use
Europe/Londonfor UK schools. - Remove or update the shortcode after the event passes — expired countdowns show the end message.
- Place on event pages or the homepage for high visibility.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Plugin version: 1.0.0