KindPixels Next Event Countdown – For Recurring & One-Time Events

Changelog

1.2.3

  • Improved: Mobile auto-fit – counter now scales down to fit any phone screen regardless of size settings; position offsets and fixed width now apply on desktop only
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

1.2.2

  • Updated support and feature request links to the WordPress.org plugin support forum
  • Comparison table polish and consistency across all views
  • Bug fixes

1.2.1

  • Counter styles polishes
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

1.2.0

  • New feature: ICS Calendar Feed import (Pro) – sync events from Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, etc.
  • Added “Make Recurring” action for imported events
  • Multiple counter styles and sizing improvements
  • Bug fixes

1.1.9

  • Fixed position offset not applying when counter is embedded via shortcode
  • Fixed flash of default counter style/events on frontend load – now shows a loading placeholder until saved config is ready
  • Bug fixes

1.1.8

  • Removed server-side counter truncation – free version no longer restricts saving multiple counters
  • Added external services disclosure (Freemius, WordPress.org API) per WordPress.org guidelines
  • Bug fixes

1.1.7

  • Compliance fixes for WordPress.org guidelines
  • Improved data sanitization: all nested counter data is now recursively sanitized before storage
  • Bug fixes

1.1.6

  • Fixed several WordPress Directory compliance issues
  • Added Header / Digits Balance slider – shift visual emphasis between the header area and countdown digits

1.1.5

  • Fixed Freemius wp.org compliance (is_premium set to false for free version)
  • Replaced all inline script/style tags with proper wp_enqueue and wp_add_inline_script/style
  • Improved mobile responsiveness – countdown digits now scale fluidly and no longer clip on small screens
  • Bug fixes

1.1.3

  • Improved mobile responsiveness – countdown no longer clips on small screens
  • Fixed counter size setting persistence in frontend
  • Removed extra blank space below the countdown widget
  • Improved time input fields with validation highlighting
  • Bug fixes

1.1.2

  • Improved update resilience – events and settings are fully preserved during plugin updates
  • Bug fixes

1.1.1

  • Fixed shortcode frontend rendering – countdown widget now displays correctly on pages and posts
  • Improved default style alignment consistency between admin preview and frontend
  • Added “Live Event Countdown” toggle – show remaining event duration instead of 00:00:00
  • Bug fixes and visual refinements

1.1.0

  • Added multi-language support with 21 languages for all countdown labels, day names, and month names
  • Reorganized Other Settings into grouped sections (Layout, Regional, Visibility, Frame & Shape)
  • Added customizable day-of-week and month name labels
  • Added date connector word customization for localized date formats

1.0.9

  • Updated plugin documentation
  • Minor copy improvements

1.0.8

  • Bug fixes

1.0.7

  • Refined Freemius checkout workflow for Pro upgrades
  • Minor UI tweaks

1.0.6

  • Counter style refinements across all premium styles
  • Bug fixes

1.0.5

  • Added premium counter styles (LED Dots, Radial Progress, Gradient Glass, Card Blocks, Elegant Serif)
  • Pro/Free comparison table
  • Freemius licensing integration

1.0.0

  • Initial release

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Author
KIND PIXELS
Version:
1.2.3
Last Updated
April 17, 2026
Requires
WordPress 5.8
Tested Up To
WordPress 6.9.4
Requires PHP
7.4

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