How to add Countdown to Download to your website

Embed Countdown to Download on Your Website

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Create a Countdown to Download widget for your website on Common Ninja

First, create a Countdown to Download widget on Common Ninja. On the widgets catalog, find the Countdown to Download and enter the Editor.

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Save the Countdown to Download widget

When you're done creating the Countdown to Download widget, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Countdown to Download Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Countdown to Download widget to your website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the widget embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your website.

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Paste the code to your Platform website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Platform website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Platform’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Countdown to Download Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Countdown to Download widget on your Platform website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Countdown to Download widget on your Platform widget. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Platform website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Countdown to Download widget to your Platform website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Platform website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Countdown to Download widget when you want to build anticipation before releasing a file while still keeping the experience simple. A visible timer that leads to a download encourages visitors to stay on the page and signals that the content has real value. This is useful for lead magnets, resources, giveaways, and special assets tied to campaigns or events. You can combine it with opt in forms, share prompts, or key messages so the waiting time reinforces your goals. When the timer finishes, the reward feels earned and intentional rather than random, which can improve perceived quality and engagement.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for websites. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.