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KindPixels Next Event Countdown

A beautiful countdown widget that automatically shows the next upcoming event, including recurring and one-time events.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Current version1.2.5
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.0
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update9 Oct 202623d ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records KindPixels Next Event Countdown version 1.2.5 as active, updated 23d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.

Overview

About this plugin

Stop manually updating countdown timers. Next Event Countdown automatically cycles through your events and always displays the one coming up next. Set it once, and it runs forever.

Whether you run a gym, a church, a school, a co-working space, a community center, or a weekly meetup — if you have events that repeat, this plugin keeps your visitors informed without any manual work.

Real-World Examples

  • Fitness studios — show the next class: yoga at 6 AM → spinning at noon → HIIT at 5 PM.
  • Churches — Sunday service ends → midweek Bible study → Friday youth group → back to Sunday.
  • Schools & universities — next open day, parent-teacher conference, or semester start.
  • Restaurants & bars — happy hour countdown, trivia night, live music events.
  • Co-working spaces — networking events, workshops, community lunches.
  • Online communities — weekly webinars, AMAs, or live streams.

Why Next Event Countdown?

Most countdown plugins make you pick a single date. When the event passes, the timer hits zero and stays there. Next Event Countdown is different — it knows your full schedule and always counts down to whatever’s next.

No manual updates. No expired timers. Just a clean, live countdown that’s always right.

Key Features

  • Recurring Events – Define one-time or weekly recurring events. The widget always shows the nearest one.
  • Multiple Counter Styles – From minimal to bold LED, elegant serif, radial progress, and more.
  • Live Ticking – Real-time countdown updates every second.
  • Fully Customizable – Colors, labels, fonts, and icons — all configurable from the admin panel.
  • Responsive – Looks great on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Lightweight – No bloat, no external dependencies. A single optimized bundle that won’t slow your site down.
  • Shortcode Embed – Drop [nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"] anywhere.

Free vs Pro

Free version includes:

* 1 counter with unlimited events

* 1 countdown style

* Full color and label customization

* Recurring and one-time events

* Multiple date formats and timezone support

Pro version adds:

* Unlimited counters

* 5+ premium countdown styles (LED Dots, Radial Progress, Gradient Glass, Card Blocks, Elegant Serif)

* Multiple locations / venues within the same website

* Priority support

com/plugins/kindpixels-next-event-countdown-pro.

Additional Information

Using the Shortcode

Each counter has a unique shortcode. Copy it from the admin panel and paste it into any page or post:

[nxevtcd_countdown name="my-counter"]

All display settings are configured in the plugin dashboard — no shortcode parameters needed beyond the name.

Source Code

The full source code is available on GitHub:

com/boshorog/kindpixels-next-event-countdown

Support

org support forum.

Privacy

This plugin does not collect personal data. All event data is stored locally in your WordPress database.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • countdown
  • event
  • recurring
  • schedule
  • timer
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Update activity9 Oct 202623d ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.2.41.2.5
Version1.2.31.2.4
WordPress compatibility6.9.77.0.7
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