How to Add a Resetting Countdown Timer to the Horizon Theme

Creating a sense of urgency is one of the oldest and most effective tricks in the e-commerce book. When customers feel like they have all the time in the world, they often leave the site to "think about it"—and never come back.

A resetting countdown timer is the perfect way to nudge customers toward the checkout button. In this guide, we’ll show you how to add this feature to the Shopify Horizon theme using the Section Store app. It requires no coding and integrates directly into your theme settings.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these exact steps to add the scarcity timer to your product page:

1. Get the App: First, ensure you have the Section Store app installed on your Shopify store.
2. Access Conversion Blocks: Open the app dashboard and navigate to the "Conversion Blocks" tab. You will need to subscribe to the conversion blocks plan to access these premium features.
3. Select the Timer: Scroll through the list to find the "Countdown Timer" section. Click the "Edit in Theme" button. This will redirect you to your Shopify Theme Editor.
4. Add the Block: In the Theme Editor sidebar, ensure you are on the Product Page. Look for the "Product information" section and click + Add Block.
5. Find the App Block: Switch to the "Apps" tab within the block selection menu. Select the "Countdown Timer" block you just added from Section Store.
6. Customize: Drag the timer to your desired position (usually near the "Add to Cart" button). Click on the block to customize the settings:
   • Set the timer duration (e.g., reset every 24 hours).
   • Change the message (e.g., "Order before 2 PM for next-day delivery").
   • Adjust colors to match your Horizon theme branding.
7. Save: Hit Save in the top right corner. You now have a high-converting urgency element live on your store!