Free email countdown timer

Set your deadline, copy the code, paste it into your email.

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Free for 10,000 views a month, with a small SnapTimers mark. No card needed.

Email countdown timer examples

Your timer sits right next to your offer, so it should look like your brand. Choose a style that belongs in your email.

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How to add a countdown timer to an email

  1. 1

    Set your deadline

    Pick Black Friday, Christmas or your own date.

  2. 2

    Copy the code

    Create a free account and copy one line of code.

  3. 3

    Paste it into your email

    Works in Klaviyo, Mailchimp, HubSpot and any platform that shows images.

Countdown timers for your next campaign

An email countdown timer is a small animated image that shows how long your offer lasts. Online stores use them to make deadlines easy to see, from flash sales to holiday shipping cutoffs.

Black Friday countdown timer

Count down to the end of your sale, through Cyber Monday.

Christmas countdown timer

Show customers how long they have to order in time for Christmas.

Countdown timer templates

Browse all 27 styles for flash sales, launches and more.

Countdown timers for Klaviyo, Mailchimp and more

A timer is a normal image in your email, so it needs no plugin. Selling on Shopify? Follow the guide for the platform you send your emails with.

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Email countdown timer pricing

Free

$0

10,000 views a month

Small SnapTimers mark

Starter

$9 a month

100,000 views a month

No mark

Growth

$29 a month

500,000 views a month

No mark, recurring timers

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Email countdown timer questions

What is an email countdown timer?

It is a small animated image that counts down to your deadline when someone opens your email. Stores use it to make sale end dates and shipping cutoffs easy to see.

How do I add a countdown timer to an email?

Set your deadline, copy the line of code, and paste it into an HTML or image block in your email platform. The timer is a hosted animated image, so it needs no plugin.

Can I use it for Black Friday and Christmas campaigns?

Yes. Pick the Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Christmas preset, adjust the end time and timezone, then paste the timer into your campaign. On a monthly plan, you can cancel any time after the season.

Can I use it with Shopify?

Yes, through the email platform you send with. If your Shopify store sends campaigns with Klaviyo, Mailchimp or another platform that allows images or custom HTML, you can paste your timer there.

Do the timers work in Outlook?

The timer is a standard animated image, so it displays wherever images are shown. Some desktop versions of Outlook show only the first frame of an animated image, so the timer appears but does not tick. Always send yourself a test first.

Will a countdown timer hurt my deliverability?

No. A timer is a single hosted image referenced by a normal image tag — the same kind of image you already put in campaigns. It adds no scripts and no attachments, so it does not affect deliverability.

What is an evergreen timer?

An evergreen timer starts counting from the moment each individual recipient first opens your email, so everyone sees a fresh deadline. It is ideal for welcome series, onboarding and abandoned-cart flows.

Do I need to install a plugin or write code?

Neither. You design the timer in the visual editor, copy one line of embed code, and paste it into your email platform. That is the whole setup.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Paid plans are billed month-to-month, or yearly if you choose to save. You can cancel at any time from your account — there is no lock-in.

Is the free plan really free?

Yes — 10,000 views per month, unlimited timers and every template, free forever. No credit card required to start.

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