How to Add a Countdown in Klaviyo
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Countdown in Klaviyo: step-by-step guide
Navigate to 'Sign-up forms' in your Klaviyo dashboard to begin creating your countdown timer.
Click on 'Poll' to access the form where we'll add our countdown timer element.
Click 'Add blocks' to see the different elements available for your form.
Find and select the 'Countdown timer' element from the options.
Set the end date for your countdown - this is when your promotion or offer will expire.
Select the specific day when your offer will end on the calendar.
Time to set the exact hour when the countdown will hit zero.
Select the appropriate time zone to ensure your countdown is accurate for your target audience.
Pick an animation style for your countdown timer to make it more engaging.
Review your countdown timer to ensure it effectively creates a sense of urgency for your audience.
Click 'Publish' to activate your countdown timer and start building anticipation right away.
Quick answer: To add a countdown in Klaviyo, navigate to Sign-up forms, select Poll, and click Add blocks. Choose the Countdown timer element, set your end date, specific day, exact hour, and time zone. Pick an animation style, review the timer, and click Publish to activate it.
About this Klaviyo tutorial
Create urgency in Klaviyo by adding a countdown timer to your sign-up forms with custom end dates, time zones, and animation styles. This guide shows how to add a Countdown in Klaviyo in 11 steps, starting with "Navigate to 'Sign-up forms' in your Klaviyo dashboard to begin creating your countdown..." and finishing with "Click 'Publish' to activate your countdown timer and start building anticipation right...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Klaviyo interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Countdown in Klaviyo?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Klaviyo data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Klaviyo. Related guides: How to Add a Countdown Timer in Klaviyo, How to Add Coupon Code to Klaviyo Email and How to Add a Dynamic Add to Cart Block in Klaviyo. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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