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How does the Daily Recurring Timer work?

Written by Zach Siecinski

The Daily Recurring Timer (Daily recurring window) lets you show a countdown that runs during a specific time window each day.

Instead of counting down to midnight, it only runs between the hours you choose.


What is a Daily Recurring Timer?

A Daily Recurring Timer starts and ends at the same time every day (or on weekdays), then repeats automatically.

For example:

  • Show a timer from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM every day

  • Run a weekday-only promo from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Create a daily “limited time offer” window


How it works

You control three main settings:

1. Timer type

Select Daily recurring window


2. Start and end time

  • Start time → when the timer begins (e.g., 09:00)

  • End time → when the timer ends (e.g., 11:00)

👉 The timer:

  • Starts counting down at the start time

  • Ends at the end time

  • Resets automatically for the next day


3. Days

Choose when the timer should run:

  • Every day

  • Weekdays (Mon–Fri)

  • Weekends (Sat-Sun)


Example

If you set:

  • Start: 09:00

  • End: 11:00

  • Days: Weekdays

Then:

  • The timer appears at 9:00 AM

  • Counts down until 11:00 AM

  • Disappears after 11:00 AM

  • Repeats again the next weekday


When should I use this?

Use a Daily Recurring Timer when your offer:

✅ Runs at specific hours
✅ Repeats daily or on weekdays
✅ Needs urgency during a limited window

Common use cases:

  • Morning promos (“2-hour sale”)

  • Lunch deals

  • Same-day delivery cutoff windows

  • Flash sales at specific times


How to set it up

  1. Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Customize

  2. Add the Flash Countdown Timer app block and click Save

  3. Open Flash Countdown Timer Block

  4. Select Daily recurring window

  5. Set:

    • Start time (e.g., 09:00)

    • End time (e.g., 11:00)

    • Days (Every day or Weekdays)

  6. Click Save


Important things to know

  • The end time must be after the start time

  • The timer only shows during the selected time window

  • It repeats automatically - no manual reset needed


Need help?

If your timer isn’t showing or the timing feels off, reach out to our support team - we’re happy to help 👍

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