How CountHub Works

Create dynamic countdown timers for your emails in 3 simple steps. No coding required, works in all email clients.

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Create Your Countdown

Sign up and access the countdown editor. Set your target date and time, choose your timezone, and customize the design to match your brand.

  • Set target date & time
  • Customize colors, fonts, and layout
  • Preview in real-time
  • 8 languages supported
Countdown editor interface

Easy-to-use countdown editor

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Copy the GIF URL

Once you're happy with your countdown, copy the generated GIF URL. This unique URL will serve your countdown as an animated GIF that updates every time it's viewed.

  • Unique GIF URL generated instantly
  • Real-time updates on every view
  • No expiration - use it anywhere
  • HTTPS secured
https://api.counthub.io/gif/abc123def456.gif
3

Embed in Your Email

Paste the GIF URL into your email editor as an image. The countdown will appear as a standard image in all email clients and update automatically every time the email is opened.

  • Works in all major email clients
  • No JavaScript or special code required
  • Shows real-time remaining time
  • Fully responsive

The Technology Behind CountHub

CountHub uses server-side rendering to generate GIFs dynamically on every view, ensuring your countdown always shows the accurate time remaining.

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Real-Time Generation

Every time someone opens your email, our servers generate a fresh GIF with the current time remaining. No caching means 100% accurate countdowns.

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Fully Customizable

Customize colors, fonts, sizes, and layouts to match your brand. All styling is rendered server-side for perfect consistency.

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Email-Optimized

Generated as standard GIF images, countdowns work in every email client without requiring JavaScript, HTML5, or special permissions.

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Multi-Language Support

Display countdowns in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Polish.

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EU-Hosted & GDPR Compliant

All infrastructure hosted in France on Scaleway. Your data never leaves the EU, ensuring full GDPR compliance.

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View Analytics

Track how many times your countdown has been viewed. Understand email engagement and optimize your campaigns.

Email Client Compatibility

Countdown GIFs work as standard images in all major email clients. No special setup or configuration required.

Email Client Platform Countdown Support Animation
Gmail Web, iOS, Android Full Support Animated
Outlook (Web) Web Full Support Animated
Outlook 2016+ Windows, Mac Full Support Static (first frame)
Apple Mail iOS, macOS Full Support Animated
Yahoo Mail Web Full Support Animated
Thunderbird Windows, Mac, Linux Full Support Animated
Samsung Email Android Full Support Animated

Note: Desktop Outlook versions (2013-2021) render GIFs as static images showing the first frame. The countdown timer still displays, but won't animate. The time shown is accurate at the moment the email is opened.

Popular Use Cases

Flash Sales & Promotions

Create urgency with countdown timers for limited-time offers, Black Friday deals, or seasonal sales. Studies show countdown timers increase conversion rates by up to 400%.

Product Launches

Build anticipation for new product releases or feature launches. Show subscribers exactly when your new offering goes live.

Webinars & Events

Remind registrants when your webinar or event starts. Dynamic countdowns ensure everyone sees the correct time remaining, no matter when they open the email.

Registration Deadlines

Drive last-minute registrations for conferences, courses, or events by showing exactly how much time remains before registration closes.

Contract Renewals

Send professional reminders for B2B contract renewals, subscription expirations, or payment deadlines with accurate countdown timers.

Holiday Campaigns

Count down to holidays, special occasions, or seasonal events. Perfect for New Year, Christmas, or any celebration-based marketing.

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