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174 apps tracked, compared by rating, reviews and momentum
Create Urgency & Drive Sales with Shopify Countdown Timer Apps Boost conversions and encourage quick purchases with Countdown Timer apps for Shopify. These tools help merchants add urgency to promotions, flash sales, and limited-time offers, compelling customers to act fast before deals expire. Whether displayed on product pages, cart pages, or pop-ups, countdown timers create a sense of scarcity and drive impulse buying. - Add countdown timers to product pages, checkout, or pop-ups. - Create urgency for flash sales, holiday promotions, and special deals. - Customize timers with various styles and animations. - Set evergreen or fixed-time countdowns for ongoing marketing campaigns. - Integrate seamlessly with Shopify to automate time-sensitive offers. Turn time into a powerful motivator with the best Countdown Timer apps for Shopify. Start increasing conversions today!
Total apps
174
+1 this month
Avg. rating (Jul 2026)
4.5
+0.04 vs Jun
Competing for "BAR" Keyword
49 apps
High competition
26,600+
Shopify apps tracked
844,700+
Reviews analyzed
166
Categories covered
< 24h
Data freshness
100%
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Boost BFCM Flash Sales Urgency with Sales Countdown Timer Bar.
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$0-$29.99/mo
Add countdown timer bar to create urgency & boost flash sales
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Free
Create scarcity with low stock counters and sticky add to cart
Free
Smart Countdown Timer create urgency and boost sales
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$0-$19.90/mo
Promote Sales Urgency with sales countdowns, cart timer & more
Free
Increase AOV with upsell, bundle, BOGO, countdown and trust
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$0-$79.99/mo
Raise sales with a Countdown Timer
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Free
Boost sales with countdown timer & urgency, flash sales
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$0-$9.99/mo
Sales Countdown Timer & Upsell
568 reviews
Increase sales by creating urgency with countdown timer bar
Free
Hurrify sale urgency: AI pre-checkout timer & cart timer bar
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Free
Add urgency and boost sales with countdown timers.
Free
Smart discounts and countdown timers based on visitor intent.
$139-$899/mo
Urgency & FOMO low stock countdown timer bar & cart countdown
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Free
Boost sales with timers, shipping bar & cart upsell popups.
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$0-$9.99/mo
Add countdown timer, coupon & scrolling text for next sale
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$0-$9.99/mo
GA:Urgency Countdown Timer Bar
4.8115 reviews
Hurrify FOMO sales countdown timer bar to drive scarcity.
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$0-$9.99/mo
Delivery Timer
4.878 reviews
Improve conversions with countdowns & estimated delivery dates
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$0-$19.99/mo
Boost sales with announcement bars, free shipping, countdowns!
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$0-$9.99/mo
Shabbat Mode
4.98 reviews
Easily schedule to close your store weekly or on specific days
$7-$10/mo
ET Countdown Cart Timer
4.981 reviews
Countdown timer on cart page & side cart as a checkout timer
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$0-$7.95/mo
Flash Countdown Timer
00 reviews1 rank
Create urgency with customizable countdown timers
Free
Unknown
$0-$9.99/mo
RuffRuff Selling Periods
52 reviews
Automate time-limited sales and pre-launch announcements
$9.90-$19.90/mo
Stockninja: Show Stock & timer
53 reviews
Display stock, sale countdown, & hide out-of-stock products
$0-$4.99/mo
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Satisfaction x MomentumEvery app in this category placed against the others on two independent axes - Satisfaction (how happy merchants are) and Momentum (how fast it is growing).
How to read it: further right = happier customers, higher up = growing faster, bigger bubble = more reviews. Green / blue = a Leader / High Performer badge on the app's own page; amber Contender and grey Niche come from where the app sits on this chart. Blue ring = Built for Shopify.
Leaderstrong and growingHigh Performerstrong but slowingContendergrowing, quality catching upNicheniche or quietBuilt for Shopify
Shaded zones = the strong corner of the Satisfaction x Momentum map, the top 25% of each axis. Leader / High Performer bubbles are the app's real badge from its own page; Contender and Niche come from its position here.83 quiet apps not shown - no reviews for months.
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| App | Badge | Satisfaction 0-100 | Momentum 0-100 | Letsmetrix Score geo. mean, 0-100 | Reviews total | New 30d reviews | Trend 90d rating | 8-wk reviews/wk |
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| LeaderTop RatedTrending | 99.9 | 98 | 92.8 | 1.5k | 58 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 95.9 | 74.2 | 85.5 | 1.4k | 2 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 97.8 | 80.2 | 83.6 | 717 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 99.5 | 99.3 | 80.3 | 432 | 96 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 98.1 | 69.1 | 62.7 | 231 | 1 | 0.10 | ||
| High PerformerTop Rated | 98.9 | 71.6 | 57.8 | 168 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 100 | 69.2 | 53.2 | 137 | 1 | 0.10 | ||
| Top Rated | 98.5 | 69.8 | 50.7 | 126 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 95 | 77.2 | 49 | 115 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 96.7 | 30.2 | 46 | 119 | 0 | 0 |
How the Letsmetrix Grid is scored
Satisfactionreflects review quality - ratings adjusted for confidence, so a handful of five-star reviews can't buy the top of the axis, combined with each app's recent rating trajectory.
Momentumreflects growth only. Total review volume is not part of it, and Built for Shopify appears as a ring rather than added points.
Bubble sizeshows total reviews and never feeds either axis - the best app isn't simply the biggest.
The Letsmetrix Scorefavours apps that are strong on both axes over those with a single extreme, then weights the result by how many reviews back it up - so a handful of reviews can't reach the top on rank alone.
Apps are positioned relative to others in their category, and badges are smoothed over time - they reflect a sustained position, not a single week's movement.
Learn More About Shopify Countdown timer Apps
Everything a merchant needs to know before choosing a Shopify countdown timer app, based on real data from 174 apps.
Why Shopify Stores Need a Countdown Timer App
Urgency makes a shopper decide now instead of later. A countdown timer shows how long a sale, a stock level, or an offer will last, which turns a maybe into a purchase. A countdown timer app adds these timers to the storefront, the cart, or a banner, and pairs them with low-stock alerts that raise the pressure to buy.
The apps create urgency in different spots. Essential Countdown Timer and Hextom Countdown Timer Bar add sale and flash-sale timers to a banner or product page. GSC Countdown Timer Bar and Countdown Timer Bar Samita run simple urgency bars. Timex Low Stock Urgency Timer ties a timer to low-stock messaging, and Hextom Upsell Sales Boost pairs timers with upsells.
The 174 apps hold a 4.5-star average, with 16 Built for Shopify apps. The most reviewed app, Essential Countdown Timer, holds a 5.0-star rating across 1,494 reviews. Strong ratings show that a well-placed timer lifts conversion during sales and launches.
Key Features to Look for in a Countdown Timer App
Start with the Built for Shopify badge. Shopify awards it to apps that meet its standards for speed, design, and support. 16 of the 174 apps here hold it, including Essential Countdown Timer, Hextom Countdown Timer Bar, and GSC Countdown Timer Bar. Because a timer loads on the storefront, the badge is a strong first filter.
Check the pricing model next. 170 of the 174 apps offer a free plan or a free option, and several strong timers are fully free, so a store can add urgency at no cost. Weigh the free options first before paying for extra styling.
Look at where the timer shows and whether it ties to real stock or a real sale, since a fake or permanent countdown erodes trust. Read the rating and the review count together: Essential Countdown Timer holds a 5.0-star rating across 1,494 reviews, which shows both quality and scale.
How to Choose The Right Countdown Timer App
The best pick depends on where you want urgency. Three apps stand out across sale timers, a free bar, and timers with upsells.
For sale timers, Essential Countdown Timer leads with a 5.0-star rating across 1,494 reviews, the highest review count on this page, carries the Built for Shopify badge, and offers a free plan. It builds urgency for flash sales and promotions.
For a free bar, GSC Countdown Timer Bar holds a 5.0-star rating across 398 reviews, carries the Built for Shopify badge, and is free. It adds a countdown bar that creates urgency at no cost.
For timers with upsells, Hextom Upsell Sales Boost holds a 4.8-star rating across 1,428 reviews, carries the Built for Shopify badge, and offers a free plan. It pairs countdowns with upsells and bundles. Compare the shortlisted apps before install: read the recent reviews, check the free plan limits, and tie the timer to a real sale or stock level.