Countdown Timer
thenewhobbyist42 downloadsEmbed countdown timers for tracking vacations, deadlines, and due dates.
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A simple countdown timer plugin for Obsidian.
Perfect for dashboard homepages to track upcoming vacations, project deadlines, and due dates—no more clunky iframes needed.
Built with Claude Opus 4.5
Usage
```countdown
title: My Vacation
date: 01/15/2026
```
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
title |
Label above the timer |
date |
Target date |
time |
Target time (optional, HH:MM:SS) |
Settings
- Date format — YYYY-MM-DD, MM/DD/YYYY, or DD/MM/YYYY
- Show title — Toggle title visibility
- Show labels — Toggle "Days Hrs Mins Secs" labels
- When countdown expires — Count up or show "Complete!"
Tips
- Place countdown blocks on consecutive lines (no blank lines) to display side by side
- Works in Reading view only
Installation
- Copy
main.js,manifest.json, andstyles.cssto.obsidian/plugins/countdown-timer/ - Enable in Settings → Community plugins
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About
Add living countdown timers to notes and dashboards using simple countdown blocks with a title and date/time. Show days/hours/minutes/seconds, auto-handle expiration (count up or show Complete!), and place consecutive blocks side-by-side in Reading view.Details
Current version
1.0.0
Last updated
5 months ago
Created
5 months ago
Updates
1 release
Downloads
42
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT