ActiveCampaign Integration • Paste into HTML Block

ActiveCampaign Countdown Timer

Add a real-time countdown timer to ActiveCampaign emails by pasting a small HTML snippet. Create your timer, copy the embed code, paste it into a ActiveCampaign HTML Block, and you're done.

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Works with campaigns & automations Real-time updates Paste HTML
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Example email with countdown timer
Embed HTML
Copy → paste into HTML Block
<!-- Email Countdown Timer -->
<div style="text-align:center;">
  <img src="https://emailcountdowntimer.com/i/{hash}" alt="Countdown timer" />
</div>

Step-by-step: add a countdown timer to ActiveCampaign

Follow these steps to embed your timer using a HTML Block.

Step 1
Create your timer
Build a countdown timer in minutes using Email Countdown Timer.
Step 2
Copy the HTML code
Click "Get code" and copy the HTML embed snippet.
Step 3
Open ActiveCampaign
Open your ActiveCampaign campaign in the email template editor.
Step 4
Add an HTML Block
In the Insert tab, add an HTML Block and drag it into your template where you want the countdown.
Step 5
Paste into Custom HTML
Paste the embed code into the Custom HTML area for that block, then save.
Step 6
Preview & send
Send a test email to confirm the timer updates in real time.
Centering in ActiveCampaign: To center the timer, wrap your embed code with <center> and </center>.
Don’t add the timer as an Image URL in ActiveCampaign.
Image URL inserts can be cached/downloaded by ActiveCampaign, which can stop real-time updates. Paste the embed code into a ActiveCampaign HTML Block instead.

Tips for better results

Small changes that can improve clicks and conversions.

Make it visible

Place the timer near your main offer and CTA to reinforce urgency.

Match your brand

Use colors and fonts that look native inside your email template.

Keep it real

Real-time timers keep the countdown accurate right up to the deadline.

Create Countdown Timer
Free plan available • Works with ActiveCampaign campaigns and flows

FAQ

Quick answers about using countdown timers in ActiveCampaign.

Yes. Your countdown is delivered as an image (GIF), which is supported by all major email clients.

Yes. You can start with the free plan and upgrade later if you need more views or advanced features.

Yes. The timer image refreshes so the time remaining stays accurate up to the end date.

No. ActiveCampaign can cache/download external images when inserted as an Image URL, which can prevent real-time updates. Paste the embed code into a ActiveCampaign HTML Block instead.

Ready to add urgency to your ActiveCampaign emails?

Create your countdown timer now and paste the embed code into a ActiveCampaign HTML Block.

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