Description
Stop manually updating countdown timers. Next Event Countdown automatically cycles through your events and always displays the one coming up next. Set it once, and it runs forever.
Whether you run a gym, a church, a school, a co-working space, a community center, or a weekly meetup — if you have events that repeat, this plugin keeps your visitors informed without any manual work.
Real-World Examples
- Fitness studios — show the next class: yoga at 6 AM spinning at noon HIIT at 5 PM.
- Churches — Sunday service ends midweek Bible study Friday youth group back to Sunday.
- Schools & universities — next open day, parent-teacher conference, or semester start.
- Restaurants & bars — happy hour countdown, trivia night, live music events.
- Co-working spaces — networking events, workshops, community lunches.
- Online communities — weekly webinars, AMAs, or live streams.
Why Next Event Countdown?
Most countdown plugins make you pick a single date. When the event passes, the timer hits zero and stays there. Next Event Countdown is different — it knows your full schedule and always counts down to whatever’s next.
No manual updates. No expired timers. Just a clean, live countdown that’s always right.
Key Features
- Recurring Events – Define one-time or weekly recurring events. The widget always shows the nearest one.
- Multiple Counter Styles – From minimal to bold LED, elegant serif, radial progress, and more.
- Live Ticking – Real-time countdown updates every second.
- Fully Customizable – Colors, labels, fonts, and icons — all configurable from the admin panel.
- Responsive – Looks great on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- Lightweight – No bloat, no external dependencies. A single optimized bundle that won’t slow your site down.
- Shortcode Embed – Drop
[nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"]anywhere.
Free vs Pro
Free version includes:
* 1 counter with unlimited events
* 1 countdown style
* Full color and label customization
* Recurring and one-time events
* Multiple date formats and timezone support
Pro version adds:
* Unlimited counters
* 5+ premium countdown styles (LED Dots, Radial Progress, Gradient Glass, Card Blocks, Elegant Serif)
* Multiple locations / venues within the same website
* Priority support
For a full comparison, visit kindpixels.com/plugins/kindpixels-next-event-countdown-pro.
Additional Information
Using the Shortcode
Each counter has a unique shortcode. Copy it from the admin panel and paste it into any page or post:
[nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"]
All display settings are configured in the plugin dashboard — no shortcode parameters needed beyond the name.
Source Code
The full source code is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/boshorog/kindpixels-next-event-countdown
Support
For questions or issues, visit kindpixels.com/support or use the WordPress.org support forum.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect personal data. All event data is stored locally in your WordPress database.
Installation
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins Add New, search for KindPixels Next Event Countdown, then click Install Now and Activate.
- Alternatively, upload the
kindpixels-next-event-countdownfolder to/wp-content/plugins/via FTP, then activate it from the Plugins menu. - Go to KindPixels Next Event Countdown in your admin sidebar to set up your first counter.
- Add your events (e.g., Sunday Service at 10:00 AM, Wednesday Study at 7:00 PM).
- Copy the shortcode
[nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"]and paste it into any page, post, or widget area.
FAQ
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How does it know which event to show?
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The plugin compares all your events against the current date and time, and automatically displays the one happening soonest. When that event passes, it moves to the next one — no action required.
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Can I have multiple countdowns on different pages?
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Yes, with the Pro version. Each counter gets its own shortcode, events, and style — allowing you to show different countdowns for different locations within the same website. The free version supports one counter.
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Does it work with page builders?
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Yes. The shortcode
[nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"]works in Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, and any builder that supports shortcodes. -
Will it slow down my site?
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No. The entire front-end is a single optimized bundle with zero external dependencies. No extra HTTP requests, no bloat.
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What if I have more questions?
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Check the Documentation tab inside the plugin, or visit kindpixels.com/support.
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Contributors & Developers
“KindPixels Next Event Countdown” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.2.5
- Bug fixes
1.2.4
- Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 7.0
- Fixed: Smoother updating process.
- Bug fixes
1.2.3
- Improved: Outside admin notices are hidden on the plugin screen
- Improved: Counters automatically shrink to fit on mobile
- Fixed: Pro counter styles occasionally loading as the default style
1.2.2
- Improved: Comparison tables, support links and typography
- Bug fixes
1.2.1
- New: Loading Bar counter style (Pro)
1.2.0
- New: Calendar Import (Pro) – import and sync events from ICS feeds (Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Microsoft 365)
- New: “Make recurring” action for special events
- Improved: Style refinements for Elegant Serif, Radial Progress and Bold Stack (Pro)
1.1.5
- Fixed Freemius wp.org compliance (is_premium set to false for free version)
- Replaced all inline script/style tags with proper wp_enqueue and wp_add_inline_script/style
- Improved mobile responsiveness — countdown digits now scale fluidly and no longer clip on small screens
- Bug fixes
1.1.3
- Improved mobile responsiveness — countdown no longer clips on small screens
- Fixed counter size setting persistence in frontend
- Removed extra blank space below the countdown widget
- Improved time input fields with validation highlighting
- Bug fixes
1.1.2
- Improved update resilience — events and settings are fully preserved during plugin updates
- Bug fixes
1.1.1
- Fixed shortcode frontend rendering — countdown widget now displays correctly on pages and posts
- Improved default style alignment consistency between admin preview and frontend
- Added “Live Event Countdown” toggle — show remaining event duration instead of 00:00:00
- Bug fixes and visual refinements
1.1.0
- Added multi-language support with 21 languages for all countdown labels, day names, and month names
- Reorganized Other Settings into grouped sections (Layout, Regional, Visibility, Frame & Shape)
- Added customizable day-of-week and month name labels
- Added date connector word customization for localized date formats
1.0.9
- Updated plugin documentation
- Minor copy improvements
1.0.8
- Bug fixes
1.0.7
- Refined Freemius checkout workflow for Pro upgrades
- Minor UI tweaks
1.0.6
- Counter style refinements across all premium styles
- Bug fixes
1.0.5
- Added premium counter styles (LED Dots, Radial Progress, Gradient Glass, Card Blocks, Elegant Serif)
- Pro/Free comparison table
- Freemius licensing integration
1.0.0
- Initial release