ConvertKit Countdown Timer
Add urgency to your ConvertKit broadcasts and sequences — perfect for launches, enrollments, and sales.
No signup required · Free up to 50,000 views/month
Why use ConvertKit countdown timers?
Perfect for product launches
Creators use timers to drive enrollment deadlines, course cart closes, and membership windows.
Works in ConvertKit's visual editor
Insert the timer image URL as an image block in any ConvertKit email.
Evergreen for sequences
In evergreen mode, each subscriber in your sequence sees a timer counting from their open — great for automated launches.
Minimal and elegant design
Style the timer to complement ConvertKit's clean, text-first email aesthetic.
How to add a countdown timer to ConvertKit
Create your timer
Go to TimerForEmails.com and set your end date, time zone, and visual style. No signup required to start.
Copy the image URL
Once you configure your timer, you get a unique image URL that generates an animated GIF countdown in real time.
Paste it in your email
Insert the image URL into your email editor just like any other image. Works in any ESP — no code or plugins needed.
Send and track
Hit send. The timer updates live for every recipient, and you can track views and clicks in your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use countdown timers in ConvertKit sequences?+
Yes. Paste the timer URL into any email in your sequence. Use evergreen mode so each subscriber sees a countdown from their first open.
Does it work with ConvertKit's plain-text emails?+
Countdown timers require HTML emails (not plain text) since they are image-based. ConvertKit supports HTML emails via its visual editor.
Is this suitable for digital product launches?+
Yes. Countdown timers are widely used by ConvertKit creators to create urgency around course opens, live cohorts, and limited bonuses.
What image dimensions work best for ConvertKit?+
ConvertKit emails are typically 560–600px wide. A timer width of 540px works perfectly.
Can I show only hours and minutes?+
Yes. You can configure which units (days, hours, minutes, seconds) are displayed.
Ready to add a countdown timer to your emails?
Create your first timer in 30 seconds — no account required.
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