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EzCountdown
Run flash sales, timed events, and launches with stunning countdowns - ActionBar, BossBar, Titles & Placeholders!
Spigot, Paper, or Bukkit 1.7-1.21.* • Action bar, boss bar, title, chat, scoreboard • PlaceholderAPI ready
Run flash sales, timed events, and launches with stunning countdowns - ActionBar, BossBar, Titles & Placeholders!
Spigot, Paper, or Bukkit 1.7-1.21.* • Action bar, boss bar, title, chat, scoreboard • PlaceholderAPI ready
Found an issue or have a question? Please contact me through the EzPlugins Discord server.
Why Server Owners Love EzCountdown
- Perfect for flash sales & events - Instantly set up countdowns for shop discounts, launches, or any special event.
- Multiple countdown types - Fixed dates, durations, recurring schedules, or manual timers. Great for launches, resets, or surprise sales.
- Flexible displays - Show timers in action bar, boss bar, title, chat, or scoreboard. Make sure every player sees the excitement.
- Firework shows - Optional, configurable firework displays for celebration moments. (new)
- Permission control - Limit visibility or management to specific ranks. Keep control in the hands of your staff or VIPs.
- PlaceholderAPI support - Use %ezcountdown_<name>_formatted% and time-part placeholders in any plugin or message.
- Config-driven - Tune update intervals, messaging, and defaults in YAML. No coding required, just edit and reload.
Quick Start
- Drop EzCountdown.jar into plugins/ and start your server.
- Edit plugins/EzCountdown/countdowns.yml to define flash sales, events, or launches.
- Use /countdown list to verify active countdowns.
- Reload changes instantly with /countdown reload.
Commands & Permissions
| Command | Description | Permission |
| /countdown create <name> <date|duration|manual|recurring> | Create a countdown. | ezcountdown.admin |
| /countdown start <name> | Start a countdown. | ezcountdown.admin |
| /countdown stop <name> | Stop a countdown. | ezcountdown.admin |
| /countdown delete <name> | Delete a countdown. | ezcountdown.admin |
| /countdown list | List countdowns. | ezcountdown.use |
| /countdown info <name> | Show countdown details. | ezcountdown.use |
| /countdown reload | Reload configuration files. | ezcountdown.admin |
| /countdown location <add/delete> <name> | Location management | ezcountdown.location.<add/delete> |
Example: Flash Sale Countdown
Code (YAML):
countdowns:
flash_sale:
type : DURATION
target : "30m"
running : false
display:
types :
- ACTION_BAR
- TITLE
update-interval : 1
visibility : "all"
messages:
format : "<gold>Flash Sale</gold> <gray>ends in</gray> <aqua>{formatted}</aqua>"
start : "<green>Flash Sale is now live! Enjoy discounts for 30 minutes!</green>"
end : "<red>The Flash Sale has ended!</red>"
commands:
start :
- "broadcast <gold>Flash Sale started! Check the shop for deals!</gold>"
end :
- "broadcast <red>Flash Sale over! Thanks for participating!</red>"
zone : "UTC"
Countdown Types
- Fixed Date: Counts down to a specific date and time. Use for launches, holidays, or scheduled events. Example: /countdown create new_year 2026-01-01 00:00.
- Duration: Runs for a set length of time (e.g., 30 minutes), starting immediately or when triggered. Perfect for flash sales or timed events. Example: /countdown create flash_sale duration 30m.
- Manual: Defines a duration that only runs when manually started. Useful for surprise events or staff-triggered timers.
- Recurring: Repeats at a set interval (annually, monthly, weekly). Great for regular sales or events.
Display Types
- ACTION_BAR: Subtle, always-on timer above the hotbar.
- BOSS_BAR: Dramatic bar at the top of the screen.
- TITLE: Large center-screen titles for big moments.
- CHAT: Periodic chat messages.
- SCOREBOARD: Sidebar timer for ongoing events.
Advanced Features
- Teleport players at countdown start/end using named locations.
- Firework shows for celebration moments.
- Custom messages and commands for every countdown event.
- PlaceholderAPI – Use %ezcountdown_<name>_formatted% and more in any plugin.
Locations & Fireworks
- Set teleport locations: /ezcd locations add <name>
- Configure fireworks and teleports in countdowns.yml under teleport: and firework: sections.
PlaceholderAPI
- %ezcountdown_<name>_formatted%
- %ezcountdown_<name>_days%
- %ezcountdown_<name>_hours%
- %ezcountdown_<name>_minutes%
- %ezcountdown_<name>_seconds%
Boost your server’s engagement and sales, run flash sales and special events with EzCountdown!
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Spigot — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
[1.7 - 26.2.*] EzCountdown ⏳ | No-flash Dialog | API | Notifications is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 and newer. Downloaded 467 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.