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Countdown Widget Generator

Generate a small, dependency-free HTML/JS snippet you can paste into any website to show a live countdown to a target date.

How to use it
  1. Pick your target date and time.
  2. Enter a label for the countdown (e.g. "Launch").
  3. Press "Generate embed code."
  4. Copy the code block and paste it into your website's HTML.
FAQ
Does the widget need any external libraries?

No, it's plain vanilla JavaScript with no dependencies.

Will it keep working after I close this page?

Yes, once pasted into your own site, it runs independently using its own embedded script.

Can I style the widget?

The snippet outputs plain text into a div — style it with your own site's CSS by targeting #countdown-widget.

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