Free countdown generator: put a live timer on any screen
Create a fullscreen countdown timer for your event, product launch, or class. No signup, no install — just a URL.
Every event needs a countdown. The audience arrives, the screen is on, and there's a big timer ticking down to the keynote, the doors opening, or the product reveal. It builds anticipation and it tells people exactly when things start.
How our free countdown tool works
Go to the Countdown Generator, type in your event name and target date/time, and you'll see a live countdown in the preview. Click "Open fullscreen" and you have a URL you can put on any screen — a TV, a projector, a tablet in the lobby.
The countdown ticks in real time. When it hits zero, it shows a customizable message like "Event started!" or "Welcome!" or whatever you type in.
Use cases
Conference sessions — Put a countdown between talks: "Next session in 12:34". Attendees know exactly when to sit down.
Product launches — A dramatic countdown on a lobby screen builds buzz.
Classrooms — "Exam starts in..." keeps students focused.
New Year's Eve — The classic. Put it on the biggest screen you have.
No account needed
The countdown data is encoded directly in the URL. No database, no login, no expiration. Bookmark the fullscreen URL or share it with your AV team — it just works.
Want more?
If you need multiple screens, custom themes, or real-time editing, create a free account and use the full Screens editor with the Countdown template built in.