Event Countdown
Create a shareable countdown to any date. Pick a template (birthday, wedding, exam, product launch, trip, New Year) or set custom title and date. Get a unique link to send anyone — they'll see a live countdown to the moment.
About the event countdown
An event countdown shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until a specific date and time, updating live. Create one for any event and share the link so everyone sees the same countdown.
Set a date, give it a title, pick a template (birthday, wedding, exam, product launch, trip, New Year) and get a permanent shareable URL. Anyone with the link sees the same live countdown, no sign-up needed. You can save unlimited countdowns and view them side by side.
What people count down to
| Event | Typical lead time | Why share it |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding | 6-18 months | Guests follow along |
| Product launch | 4-12 weeks | Team stays aligned |
| Exam or deadline | 2-8 weeks | Keeps pace visible |
| Holiday or trip | 1-6 months | Builds anticipation |
When the event countdown helps
- Counting down to a wedding day — share the URL on the invite so guests can join the anticipation.
- Tracking days until a major exam (board exams, IIT-JEE, GMAT, GRE, NEET, SAT, LSAT, bar exam).
- Project deadlines — product launches, book deliveries, conference talks. Pin the URL in your team channel.
- Pregnancy due-date countdown — a simple, sentimental way to share progress with family.
- Sporting events — World Cup, Super Bowl, IPL final, Olympics, Diwali cricket finals.
- Festivals — Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Lunar New Year, Holi, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving.
How to create an event countdown
- Type a title — "Sister's wedding", "Product launch", "Diwali 2027" — anything that names the event.
- Pick a date and time using the date-time field. Times default to local time on your device.
- Optionally choose a template — birthday, wedding, exam, product launch, trip, New Year — to apply a themed look.
- Press Save. You get a unique shareable URL. Copy the link and send it via WhatsApp, email or paste it into a chat.
- Anyone with the link can view the same countdown from any device — no account needed on their end.
Tips for using event countdowns
- Add your event URL to your phone's home screen for an instant glance every morning.
- Pair the event countdown with the World Clock when the event happens in a different timezone — friends in another country will see their local time on the same page.
- For multi-day events (a wedding weekend, a conference), create a countdown to the START of the event — it stops ticking down once the day arrives.
- Keep the tab open on a spare monitor for a constant view.
Event countdown FAQ
How far into the future can I set a countdown?
There is no practical limit — set it ten years out if you want. JavaScript represents dates well into the next century.
What happens when the date arrives?
The counter hits zero and shows a "Time's up!" message. The saved event stays in your list — you can keep it as a memento or delete it.
Are saved events private?
They are not searchable, but the URL slug is short. Anyone with the link can view it. Do not put sensitive information in the title.
Can I edit a saved event later?
Editing is on the roadmap. For now, delete the old event and create a fresh one with the correct details.
Can multiple people watch the same countdown?
Yes — the URL is the only access requirement. Send it to anyone and they see the same live counter as you.