The Fixed Minutes per Visitor timer creates a unique countdown for each visitor based on when they land on your store.
This means every customer gets their own timer, instead of a shared countdown for everyone.
What is a Fixed Minutes per Visitor timer?
This timer starts counting down when a visitor first views your page.
For example:
Set it to 10 minutes
Each visitor sees their own 10-minute countdown
The timer starts when they arrive - not at a fixed time
How it works
A visitor lands on your page
The timer starts (e.g., 10 minutes)
The countdown runs only for that visitor
If another visitor arrives later, they get a fresh timer
👉 Each visitor’s timer is independent.
Example
If you set a 15-minute timer:
Visitor A arrives at 10:00 → timer ends at 10:15
Visitor B arrives at 10:05 → timer ends at 10:20
They do not share the same countdown.
When should I use this?
Use this timer when you want to create personal urgency for each visitor.
Common use cases:
“Reserve your item in the next 10 minutes”
Limited-time discounts per visitor
Checkout urgency timers
Flash offers tied to session time
How to set it up
Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Edit Theme
Add the Flash Countdown Timer app block and click Save
Open Flash Countdown Timer
Create or edit a timer
Select Fixed minutes per visitor
Set the number of minutes (e.g., 10)
Click Save
Important things to know
Each visitor gets their own timer
The timer starts when they first load the page
Refreshing or returning later may restart the timer (depending on behavior)
This timer is not tied to a specific time of day
Tips for best results
Use urgency-focused text like:
“Complete your order in the next 10 minutes”
“Your discount expires soon”
Place the timer near:
Add to Cart button
Checkout area
Need help?
If your timer isn’t behaving as expected or you want help choosing the right setup, reach out to our support team - we’re happy to help 👍