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Countdown
The Countdown block displays a live countdown to a specific date and time, with optional text before and after the timer.

What it does
This block displays:
- A countdown to a chosen date/time
- Optional text before and after the timer
- Typography controls for the countdown text
- Optional hide-on-expired behavior
Block settings explained
Countdown
Year / Month / Day / Hour
- Sets the target date and time
Timezone
- Sets the countdown timezone (GMT offsets)
Hide if expired
- Hides the block after the countdown ends
Text before countdown
- Inline text shown before the timer
Text after countdown
- Inline text shown after the timer
Typography
Font
- Body, Headings, or Accent
Text size
- Headings size options (H1–H6) for Headings/Accent
- XXSmall–XXLarge for Body
Case
- Default or Uppercase
Text weight
- Normal or Bold
Reduced text opacity
- Toggles lower opacity for subtle text
Custom text color
- Overrides the theme text color
Common use cases
Sale countdown
- Set a clear end date for promotions
- Add short text before/after the timer
Launch timer
- Build anticipation for new releases
- Use a larger text size for impact