Adding a Countdown Timer in Kit (ConvertKit)
Step-by-step guide to embedding an animated countdown timer in Kit (formerly ConvertKit) email broadcasts and sequences.
Create your timer in GifyLabs
Sign in to GifyLabs and create a countdown timer for your campaign or product launch.
Copy the timer image URL
From your GifyLabs dashboard, copy the timer image URL. Kit's editor works best with image URLs rather than raw HTML.
Open the Kit email editor
In Kit, create a new Broadcast or open an existing Sequence email.
Add an image
In the Kit editor, click the "+" button and select "Image." Click "Use a URL" and paste the GifyLabs timer image URL.
Add alt text and link
Set descriptive alt text and optionally link the image to your sale or landing page.
Send a test email
Click the "..." menu and select "Send test email" to verify the countdown timer animates correctly.
Tips
Kit (ConvertKit) uses a minimal email editor — the Image block with a URL is the simplest way to add a timer.
For Kit Sequences (autoresponders), use evergreen timers for personalized deadlines.
Kit fully supports animated GIFs in emails.
Kit's audience skews toward creators — use timers for course launches, webinars, and limited-time offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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