Choose which time units to display in the timer.

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Enable this option to hide the countdown timer in Apple Mail. Apple Mail caches images, causing timers to show incorrect times when emails are reopened. If showing the accurate countdown time matters, we recommend using this option. With it on, the timer is replaced by an invisible 1px image to avoid outdated times.

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Use contrasting colors, dark stroke on light text, or vice versa.

Free Email Countdown Timer Generator

Design your timer right here, no sign-up needed. When it looks right, get the embed code for free.

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Sign up free to get the embed code for Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot and other email platforms. Your settings will be saved.

On the free plan, a small "Powered by CountdownMail" badge appears under the timer. Features marked with a star need a paid plan.

How it works

How the countdown timer generator works

From a blank template to a live timer in your campaign in three steps. No design skills or code needed.

  1. 1

    Design your timer

    Pick one of 30 templates, then change colors, fonts, labels, separators and spacing. The preview updates as you go.

  2. 2

    Get the embed code

    Sign up free to save your timer. Your settings carry over, and the embed code is ready for your email platform.

  3. 3

    Paste it into your email

    Add the code to your campaign. Each time the email is opened, the timer shows the real time left.

Three timer types

One builder for every kind of deadline

Switch the timer type at the top of the form. The design stays the same, only the countdown logic changes.

Fixed Date Timers

Counts down to a specific date and time, same for all users. Ideal for events, sales, or promotions with a universal deadline that everyone shares.

Evergreen Timer

Unique timer for each recipient, starts when email is sent or opened. Perfect for marketing funnels like follow-up emails or abandoned cart reminders.

Dynamic Timer

Counts down to an end time provided in the link for each recipient. This timer requires a timestamp for the end time to be included in the URL, making it unique for each person.

Free plan available. No credit card needed.

Why People Choose

Free plan available
Free plan with unlimited sends and core features. Paid plans start at $7/month to remove branding.
Quick setup
Pick a template, copy the embed code, and paste it into your email template. The whole process takes under 2 minutes.
Multiple languages supported
Create timers in any language (or write your own labels).
Fast loading
We use a global CDN network so timers load quickly regardless of where your subscribers are located around the world.
Evergreen timer
Each subscriber gets their own personalized countdown. Perfect for sequences where people have different deadlines.
Dynamic links
Create links that redirect to different pages depending on whether the timer has expired or is still running.
Custom fonts
Upload your own font files to match your brand identity perfectly. Supports TrueType format.
Edit after sending
Update your timer settings after sending an email. Changes will apply to anyone who hasn't opened the email yet.
Custom expiration messages
Display a specific message or image when the timer reaches zero. Customize what subscribers see after expiration.
Background images
Place countdown timers over your own background images to create visually rich, branded timer designs.
API available
Full REST API documentation available for developers who want to create or manage timers programmatically.
View tracking
Track how many people viewed your countdown timers. Monitor engagement to see which campaigns perform best.

Common Questions

Quick answers to common questions

Is the countdown timer generator free?
Yes. You can design a timer here without an account, and the free plan lets you use it in your emails. Paid plans remove the branding and add more features.
Why do I need to sign up to get the code?
The timer is an image that our servers draw each time an email is opened. An account keeps your timer running and lets you edit it after the email is sent.
Which email platforms does it work with?
Any platform that lets you add an image to an email: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Brevo and many more.
Does the timer work in Outlook and Gmail?
Yes. The timer is an animated GIF. Gmail, Apple Mail and most apps show the animation. Outlook for Windows shows the first frame, which still has the correct time left at the moment the email is opened.
What happens when the timer reaches zero?
You decide what happens. You can show all zeros, display a custom message like "Offer Ended," or show an image. You set this in the builder when creating your timer, and can change it anytime.
How many can I create on the free plan?
Unlimited. Create as many as you need. The only limit is a small "Powered by CountdownMail" badge on each one. Upgrade to remove it and access premium features.

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