=== Counter Box: Add Engaging Countdowns, Timers & Counters to Your WordPress Site  ===
Contributors: Wpcalc, lobov
Donate link: https://wow-estore.com/item/counter-box-pro/
Tags: countdown, timer, counter, countdown timer, count down
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily create dynamic countdowns, timers, and counters to increase engagement and boost conversions on your WordPress site.

== Description ==

### About Counter Box – The Ultimate Countdown and Timer Plugin for WordPress

**Counter Box** is a powerful and easy-to-use plugin that allows you to add dynamic countdowns, timers, and counters to your WordPress site with just a few clicks. Create unlimited countdown timers to drive user engagement, build anticipation for events, and increase conversions. With customizable options, you can match the style of your counters to your website’s design seamlessly, all without writing a single line of code!

**Boost engagement and conversions** on your site with interactive counters that grab your visitors' attention and keep them coming back

= Key Features of Counter Box =

*   **Unlimited Countdown Timers & Counters:** Create as many countdown timers as your website needs, with no restrictions.
*   **7 Unique Counter Types:** Choose the counter type that best suits your needs:
    * **Countdown to Date:** Ideal for setting a countdown to a specific date (e.g., product launches or holiday sales).
    * **Weekly Countdown:** Set recurring countdowns that reset weekly (e.g., "Countdown to Friday’s Happy Hour").
    * **Time Since:** Track the time passed since a significant event (e.g., "Years Since Company’s Founding").
    * **Simple Timer:** Create a timer that counts down from a set duration and resets upon page refresh (e.g., "Limited Time Offer").
    * **Personal Timer:** A timer unique to each visitor, ideal for personalized offers or discounts.
    * **Resumable Timer:** A persistent timer that pauses when the user leaves and resumes upon return (e.g., for limited-time promotions).
    * **Base Counter:** Create a versatile counter that can either count up or down, perfect for tracking metrics (e.g., "Products Sold Today").
*   **Timezone Compatibility:** Easily set your local timezone to ensure accurate counter displays.
*   **Realistic Randomization:** Add realism by randomizing your counters for a natural look and feel.
*   **Customizable Appearance:** Full control over fonts, colors, sizes, and other elements to ensure your counter matches your site design.
*   **Live Editor:** Design and customize your counters in real-time with the intuitive live editor.
*   **Lightweight & Efficient:** Runs without jQuery, utilizing only JavaScript for optimal performance.
*   **GDPR Compliant:** A cookie-free solution that complies with data privacy regulations.

**Enhance your experience with additional free WordPress plugins:**

*   [Popup Box](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/) – A plugin for creating eye-catching popups.
*   [Buttons](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buttons/) – Easily create call-to-action buttons for your popups.
*   [Button Generator](https://wordpress.org/plugins/button-generation/) – Build custom buttons effortlessly.
*   [Herd Effects](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mwp-herd-effect/) – Fake notifications and social proof.
*   [Floating Button](https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-button/) – Add sticky, floating buttons to your site.
*   [Calculator Builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/calculator-builder/) – Create online calculators with ease.

**Ready to improve engagement? Get started with Counter Box today!**

### PRO Version – Take Your Countdowns to the Next Level

Upgrade to Pro and unlock new features that will transform your countdowns and timer creation experience:

*   **Counter (From Date):** Start from a specific date and continuously increase the count at a chosen interval (e.g., "Current World Population").
*   **Counter (From Weekday):** Reset weekly and begin counting again on a specific day (e.g., "Website Visits This Week").
*   **Number Formatting:** Improve readability with number delimiters for large values.
*   **Hide Block After Countdown:** Automatically hide blocks of content once a countdown ends (perfect for limited-time promotions).
*   **Show Block After Countdown:** Reveal hidden content when the timer reaches zero (ideal for launching exclusive content).
*   **Redirect After Countdown:** Automatically send users to a specific URL when the countdown finishes (great for event registrations or sales).
*   **Hide the Countdown Box:** Clean up your page by hiding the entire countdown box once it finishes.
*   **Display Custom Messages:** Show a custom message to visitors when the countdown ends (useful for instructions or follow-ups).
*   **Call Custom Functions:** Trigger any custom JavaScript function upon countdown completion.
*   **Activate by URL Parameters:** Show specific counters based on URL parameters (e.g., for marketing campaigns).
*   **Activate by Referrer URL:** Customize counter visibility for users from specific referral websites.
*   **Geotargeting:** Display location-specific countdowns based on visitors' countries.
*   **Responsive Visibility:** Optimize your site by choosing to hide counters on specific devices.
*   **Scheduling:** Pre-schedule countdowns to appear only during set times or dates.
*   **User Role Visibility:** Show counters only to specific user roles, like administrators or editors.
*   **Multi-Language Support:** Show counters based on users’ selected language settings.
*   **Browser-Specific:** Disable counters for specific browsers as needed.

[Upgrade to Pro](https://wow-estore.com/item/counter-box-pro/) | [Demo Pro](https://demo.wow-estore.com/counter-box-pro/)


= Support =
Search for answers and ask your questions at [support center](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/counter-box)

== Installation ==
* Installation option 1: Find and install this plugin in the `Plugins` -> `Add new` section of your `wp-admin`
* Installation option 2: Download the zip file, then upload the plugin via the wp-admin in the `Plugins` -> `Add new` section. Or unzip the archive and upload the folder to the plugins directory `/wp-content/plugins/` via ftp
* Press `Activate` when you have installed the plugin via dashboard or press `Activate` in the `Plugins` list
* Go to `Counter Box` section that will appear in your main menu on the left
* Click `Add new` to create your first countdown
* Setup your counter
* Click Save
* Copy and paste the shortcode, such as [Counter-Box id=1] to where you want the countdown to appear.
* If you want it to appear everywhere on your site, you can insert it for example in your `header.php`, like this: `<?php echo do_shortcode('[Counter-Box id=1]');?>`
* If you want to insert the shortcode into a widget, use <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-widget/">this plugin</a>


== Screenshots ==
1. Countdown Timer in Action on the Frontend.
2. Another Example of a Timer on the Frontend.
3. Advanced Timer Settings in the Backend.
4. Countdown Timer content.
5. Customizing Your Countdown Timer in the Backend.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.2 =
* Fixed: minor bug with sanitizing parameters.

= 2.0.1 =
* Fixed: The summarize time if set the one tag.

= 2.0 =
* Added: Export/Import tool
* Added: Tag and link options
* Improvement: Refreshed Interface - revamped the plugin's dashboard page style for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.

= 1.2.4 =
* Fixed: minor bug with nonce

= 1.2.3 =
* Fixed: dynamic property for PHP 8.2

= 1.2.2 =
* Fixed: minor bug in page-list

= 1.2.1 =
* Fixed: security update

= 1.2 =
* Fixed: minor bugs
* Fixed: security issues
* Fixed: translate file
* Updated: Support page

= 1.1.1 =
* Fixed: preview script

= 1.1 =
* Added: new type counter 'Timer Stop & Go'
* Added: style for numbers

= 1.0 = 
* Initial release