The WPC Countdown Timer for WooCommerce by WPClever is a popular tool designed to create “FOMO” (Fear Of Missing Out) by adding visual urgency to your product pages. It is primarily a front-end display tool, meaning its main job is to show a clock, not necessarily to change product prices or inventory on its own.
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Urgency Marketing: Adds a live countdown to simple and variable products to highlight flash sales or limited-time offers.
Flexible Placement: You can display the timer on both the Single Product Page and the Shop/Archive Page.
Customizable Styles: Includes several built-in styles like Flat, Square, Rounded, Light Flipper, and Dark Flipper.
Custom Text: You can add specific text above or below the timer (e.g., “Hurry! Offer ends in:”) and set a custom “Notification Text” that appears once the timer hits zero.
Shortcode Support: Includes the [wooct_product] shortcode, allowing you to manually place the timer for the current product anywhere in your layout.
WordPress Version: 4.0 or higher (Compatible up to 6.8+).
WooCommerce Version: 3.0 or higher (Compatible up to 10.3+).
PHP Version: Supports PHP 5.3+ (works on lightweight hosting environments).
Localization: Fully compatible with WPML and includes RTL (Right-to-Left) support.
Product Compatibility: Works for both Simple and Variable products.
Scheduling:
Set specific start dates/times (defaults to “now” if left blank).
Set mandatory ending dates/times via a calendar popup.
Shortcode Support: * Use [wooct_product] to display a timer for the current product.
Premium Feature: Includes a Shortcode Builder to create and place custom timers anywhere on your site.
Smart Visibility:
Option to hide the timer entirely or display a custom “Ending Notification” once the countdown hits zero.
Timer can be enabled/disabled individually per product.
The plugin includes five distinct timer styles to match various store aesthetics:
Flat: Minimalist design.
Square: Blocky, bold look.
Rounded: Soft edges.
Light Flipper: Animated flip-clock (light theme).
Dark Flipper: Animated flip-clock (dark theme).
You can adjust the timer’s location through the admin dashboard (WPClever >> Countdown Timer). Common positions include:
Archive/Shop Page: Under product title, rating, or price.
Single Product Page: Above or below the “Add to Cart” button, or hidden.
