Christmas Countdown Widget
Displays a cute Santa Claus Christmas Countdown in your sidebar. Use the shortcode [countdown] to display the countdown on any post or page.
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Main benefits
Cute Santa countdown
Automatic yearly update
Transparent background compatibility
Shortcode for posts/pages
Customizable widget alignment
About this plugin
Author: Monica Haught
Categories: Widgets and Sidebars
Version: 3.0
Last updated: 28-01-2024
WordPress version: 3.0
Tested up to: 6.4.5
PHP version required: false
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Overview
The Christmas Countdown Widget is a festive WordPress plugin designed to enhance your website's holiday spirit by featuring a charming Santa Claus countdown timer in your sidebar. As Santa counts down to Christmas, he greets visitors with a “Merry Christmas” on the special day. This widget auto-resets each year, ensuring you can keep it up throughout the year without needing manual updates. The countdown’s transparent background ensures seamless integration with any website theme. Additionally, the plugin offers versatile placement options via shortcodes, allowing you to embed it in posts or pages, and even align it to your preference using ‘[countdown-right]’ or ‘[countdown-center]’ codes. Ideal for keeping your audience engaged during the holiday season, this plugin is both functional and visually appealing. For more details, visit ChristmasWebmaster.
Automatic Yearly Update
- The countdown automatically updates each year.
- Starts the countdown over again on the day after Christmas.
- Allows you to leave it in your sidebar all year round.
Customizable Appearance
- Appears in your sidebar on a transparent background.
- Looks good with any theme.
Shortcode Functionality
- Use the shortcode [countdown] to add the countdown to any post or page.
- Use ‘[countdown-right]’ to float the widget to the right.
- Use ‘[countdown-center]’ to center the widget on your page.
Festive Greeting
- Displays a cute Santa Claus counting down to Christmas.
- On Christmas day, Santa displays a 'Merry Christmas' greeting to your visitors.
Rating and reviews
Christina Hills
05 Dec, 2023
what a great little plugin. So easy to use!
Christina Hills
05 Dec, 2023
what a great little plugin. So easy to use!
diamanda
28 Jun, 2020
I love the plug in
I would like to choose to countdown to another date in december.
SnappaGuy
05 Nov, 2019
Thanks for the kewl plugin, I’m using the latest WP and it appears to play nice with it.
diraph
22 Dec, 2018
This plugin is nice and serves its purpose.