Adding a Countdown Timer in ActiveCampaign
Step-by-step guide to embedding an animated countdown timer in ActiveCampaign email campaigns and automations.
Create your timer in GifyLabs
Sign in to GifyLabs and create a countdown timer. Choose a fixed date for campaigns or evergreen for automations.
Copy the embed code
Click the copy icon on your GifyLabs dashboard to copy the <img> embed code.
Open the ActiveCampaign email designer
In ActiveCampaign, go to Campaigns or Automations and open the email in the drag-and-drop designer.
Add an HTML content block
Drag an "HTML" content block into your email layout where you want the timer to appear.
Paste the embed code
Click the HTML block, paste the GifyLabs embed code, and click "Done." The timer preview will appear in the editor.
Preview and test
Use ActiveCampaign's preview and send a test email to verify the countdown timer animates correctly.
Tips
ActiveCampaign supports animated GIFs in all email editors — both the classic and the newer editor.
Use evergreen timers in ActiveCampaign automations for personalized deadlines.
You can also use the Image block and paste the timer URL directly as the image source.
Frequently Asked Questions
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