Main issue: a merchant seeks a free countdown timer that can be placed mid-page on the Shopify homepage, not as a top banner. Existing countdown apps tested either require monthly subscriptions or don’t allow placement midway down the page.
Latest update: a community member shared a tutorial showing how to add a countdown timer without using an app, leveraging Shopify theme sections for placement on the homepage or other section-enabled pages. This approach addresses both constraints: free implementation and mid-page positioning.
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Status: no confirmation from the requester yet; resolution remains open pending their feedback.
I am looking for an app which I can use for free.
I need the countdown to be displayed on my Home Page but half way down it. I do not want it as a banner.
I’ve tried to use a few Countdown apps but they are either on a monthly subscriptions or they do not allow mid-page shows.
TIA
Hey I made a video about how to add a countdown timer to a Shopify store without using an app.
This should be able to work on your homepage and any other page that allows you to use sections.
Check it out and let me know if it helps.
Video: https://youtu.be/vq2KihH5VPs