Seasonal Countdown Bar
Convert more visitors with a full-width countdown bar that automatically matches the current season or holiday — or switch to manual mode when you want to lock a theme in place.
Why It Matters
Promotions perform better when urgency is visible. Seasonal Countdown Bar lets you showcase your offers with a ticking timer and seasonal themes (Spring, Halloween, Black Friday, etc.). Instead of being hidden in banners or sidebars, the bar sits right at the top of your site — always seen, always driving action.
Key Features — Core
- Auto Theme: Automatically choose the best theme based on the current season and your holiday rules.
- Manual Mode: Override the auto logic and pick a theme at any time — perfect for early launches or one-off campaigns.
- Global Countdown: Site-wide timer (days / hours / minutes). Auto-stop when expired.
- Live Preview (Admin): See the full bar update in real time with the current theme and ticking countdown.
- Include / Exclude Controls: Toggle which seasons and holidays are eligible globally.
- Per-Item Rules: Set windows, months, or auto rules for each season/holiday.
- Lightweight + Native: No custom tables, built with WordPress best practices.
Theme Logic — How Selection Works
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter chosen by date range.
- Holidays: Window or month-based activation (e.g., 25 days before Christmas).
- Manual Mode: Displays your chosen theme immediately until you switch it.
Supported Seasons & Holidays
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Holidays: New Year, Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas
Tip: disable any theme globally, or fine-tune when holidays activate using per-item rules.
Admin & Behavior
- Status & Timer: Enable/disable the bar, set runtime in days/hours/minutes, reset deadlines.
- Position: Fixed (push page) or Sticky (in flow).
- End Handling: Auto-stop pushing page when timer ends.
- Close Button: Optional visitor close (X) that hides the bar for the session.
How It Works
- The plugin stores a global deadline. If expired, it rolls a new one based on your settings.
- Holiday rules are checked first, then seasons; manual overrides win instantly.
- Front-end renders with theme badge, live countdown, and optional close button.
- Admin preview mirrors front-end display for accuracy.
Benefits
- Promote offers prominently with urgency and relevance.
- Increase conversions with a live countdown visible site-wide.
- Stay seasonal and on-brand without manual design work.
- Fine-tune holiday activation rules for flexibility.
- Lightweight and compatible with any theme.
Who It Is For
Perfect for store owners, agencies, and marketers running recurring promotions. Seasonal Countdown Bar delivers a high-visibility, hands-off solution for sales, launches, and holiday campaigns.