# EzCountdown **EzCountdown** is the ultimate custom countdown timer plugin for Minecraft servers. Whether you’re launching a new map, running a flash sale, or celebrating a special event, EzCountdown lets you create, manage, and display any countdown you want, your way. **Compatible with Spigot, Paper, and Bukkit 1.7–1.21 · Java 8+ · Action bar, boss bar, title, chat & scoreboard displays · PlaceholderAPI ready** --- ## Why EzCountdown? - **Create any countdown** – Set up timers for launches, events, sales, or anything you can imagine. Fixed dates, durations, recurring, or manual, your choice. - **Flexible displays** – Show countdowns in the action bar, boss bar, title, chat, or scoreboard. Make your timers visible everywhere players look. - **Easy configuration** – Define countdowns in YAML, customize messages, and reload instantly—no coding required. - **Permission control** – Limit who can see or manage each countdown. - **PlaceholderAPI support** – Use countdown placeholders in any plugin or message. ![YouTube countdown preview](https://youtu.be/r12mMkx4F9U) --- ## Example: Custom Countdown Want a countdown for a special event? Just add it to `countdowns.yml`: ````yaml countdowns: event_launch: type: FIXED_DATE target: "2026-02-01 18:00" running: true display: types: - ACTION_BAR - TITLE update-interval: 1 visibility: "all" messages: format: "Event Launch in {formatted}" start: "The event countdown has started!" end: "🎉 The event has begun! " commands: end: - "broadcast The event is live!" zone: "UTC" ```` **Tip:** Use `/countdown create ` to make new countdowns in-game! ![New year countdown](https://i.ibb.co/7tg3Tgz9/image.png) --- ## Quick Start 1. Drop `EzCountdown.jar` into your `plugins/` folder and start the server. 2. Edit `plugins/EzCountdown/countdowns.yml` to define your custom countdowns. 3. Use `/countdown list` to see active timers. 4. Reload changes instantly with `/countdown reload`. --- ## Commands & Permissions | Command | Description | Permission | | --- | --- | --- | | `/countdown create ` | Create a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` | | `/countdown start ` | Start a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` | | `/countdown stop ` | Stop a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` | | `/countdown delete ` | Delete a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` | | `/countdown list` | List countdowns. | `ezcountdown.use` | | `/countdown info ` | Show countdown details. | `ezcountdown.use` | | `/countdown reload` | Reload configuration files. | `ezcountdown.admin` | --- ## Countdown Types - **Fixed Date** – Counts down to a specific date/time. Example: `/countdown create launch 2026-02-01 18:00` - **Duration** – Runs for a set time (e.g., 2h). Example: `/countdown create sale duration 2h` - **Manual** – Timer starts only when triggered. Example: `/countdown create flashsale manual 15m` - **Recurring** – Repeats at set intervals (e.g., every week). Example: `/countdown create weekly recurring 7 18:00` --- ## 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. **Mix and match display types per countdown!** --- ## 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__formatted%` and more in any plugin. --- ## Locations & Fireworks - Set teleport locations: `/ezcd locations add ` - Configure fireworks and teleports in `countdowns.yml` under `teleport:` and `firework:` sections. --- ## PlaceholderAPI Use these placeholders anywhere PlaceholderAPI is supported: - `%ezcountdown__formatted%` - `%ezcountdown__days%` - `%ezcountdown__hours%` - `%ezcountdown__minutes%` - `%ezcountdown__seconds%` --- **Make your next event legendary, create custom countdowns for anything, anytime!**

Published on	December 26, 2025
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EzCountdown

Release 0.1.0

Shadow48402 released EzCountdown version 0.1.0 on December 26, 2025

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