Antikton Topbar Countdown
A fully functional WordPress plugin that displays a customizable top bar with optional countdown timer and advanced scheduling capabilities.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Antikton Topbar Countdown stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| countdown | >100 |
| notice | >100 |
| notification | >100 |
| schedule | >100 |
| topbar | #14 |
About Antikton Topbar Countdown
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Antikton Topbar Countdown is a lightweight yet powerful plugin that allows you to display a customizable top bar on your WordPress site. It features an integrated countdown timer and advanced scheduling options, making it perfect for announcements, sales, maintenance notices, and more.
Core Features
- Global Top Bar: Easily display a notification bar across your site.
- Flexible Scheduling: Set start and end dates/times for the bar to appear automatically.
- Countdown Timer: Drive urgency with a countdown timer targeting a specific date or the end date.
- Alternative Content: Choose to hide the bar or show different content when the timer finishes (e.g., reveal discount coupons, announce “Sale is LIVE!”, or show “Offer Ended” messages).
- Full Customization: visual control over background colors, text colors, and padding.
- Rich Content Editor: Use the familiar WordPress editor for your bar’s content.
Action on Finish
When the countdown or scheduled time ends, you have full control:
* Hide the bar: The bar disappears automatically.
* Show alternative content: Replace the countdown/message with a new message and link (perfect for revealing discount codes when a sale starts, showing “Sale is LIVE!” messages, or displaying “Missed the sale?” notifications).
Installation
- Upload the
antikton-topbar-countdownfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Topbar Countdown to configure the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this for a scheduled sale?
Yes! Set the Start Date/Time to when your sale begins and the End Date/Time to when it ends. You can enable the countdown to target the End Date.
What happens when the countdown ends?
You can choose to either hide the bar completely or show an alternative message (like “This offer has expired”).
Is it mobile friendly?
Yes, the top bar is designed to be responsive and works on mobile devices.
Can I reveal a discount code after the countdown ends?
Absolutely! This is a popular use case. Set up a countdown to build anticipation, then use the “Show alternative content” option to reveal your discount code, coupon, or special offer when the timer reaches zero. You can even change the colors to make it stand out!
Changelog
CRITICAL WordPress.org compliance update. Changed prefix from 'tcn' to 'antitoco', removed custom CSS (use Customizer instead), improved security with proper escaping. All functionality preserved. Update required for WordPress.org approval.
For complete version history, see changelog.txt
1.1.1
- Updated: Modern, eye-catching plugin banners with updated “Antikton Topbar Countdown” branding
- Improved: GitHub Actions workflow now automatically extracts changelog from readme.txt
- Improved: GitHub Actions now generates plugin ZIP file and attaches it to releases
- Improved: Enhanced release notes generation with version-specific changelog integration
1.1.0
- IMPORTANT: WordPress.org compliance update – All functionality preserved
- Changed: Class name from
Topbar_Countdown_NoticetoAntikton_Topbar_Countdownfor uniqueness - Changed: Prefix from
tcntoantitoco(8 characters) across all functions, options, and CSS classes - Changed: JavaScript object from
tcnDatatoantitocoData - Changed: All AJAX actions now use
antitoco_prefix - Changed: All settings groups now use
antitoco_prefix - Changed: All CSS classes from
.tcn-*to.antitoco-* - Changed: All script/style handles from
tcn-*toantitoco-* - Removed: Custom CSS functionality per WordPress.org guidelines (use Customizer instead)
- Improved: Topbar positioning changed from
fixedtorelativefor better compatibility - Improved: All variables properly escaped for enhanced security
- Added: Settings link in plugins list for easier access
- Fixed: Admin CSS selectors updated to match new class structure
- Security: Comprehensive escaping review – all outputs properly sanitized
1.0.10
- Changed: Plugin renamed to “Antikton Topbar Countdown” for better distinction and WordPress.org compliance
- Changed: Plugin slug updated from “topbar-countdown-notice” to “antikton-topbar-countdown”
- Changed: Text domain updated to “antikton-topbar-countdown” across all files
- Changed: Main plugin file renamed to “antikton-topbar-countdown.php”
- Changed: All language files renamed to match new text domain (19 files: 9 .po + 9 .mo + 1 .pot)
- Improved: Inline styles and scripts now properly enqueued using wp_add_inline_style() and wp_add_inline_script()
- Improved: WordPress.org directory assets moved to separate folder for SVN upload
- Improved: Full WordPress coding standards compliance for plugin review
- Updated: Composer autoload configuration to reference new main file
- Updated: All documentation files (README.md, composer.json) with new plugin name
1.0.9
- Added: New “Help & Ideas” tab in settings with practical configuration examples
- Added: 12 seasonal campaign examples (Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s, Black Friday, Spring, Summer)
- Added: Product launch and event registration examples (Product Launch, Webinar, Coupon Reveal)
- Added: Informational announcements examples (Maintenance Notice, Important Announcements, Course Deadlines)
- Added: 7 professional tips for creating effective countdown bars
- Translation: Updated ALL 9 language files with 60+ new strings for Help & Ideas tab
- Translation: Complete translations for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Polish
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FAQ
Antikton Topbar Countdown: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Antikton Topbar Countdown free?
Yes. Antikton Topbar Countdown is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Antikton Topbar Countdown safe to use in 2026?
Antikton Topbar Countdown shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Antikton Topbar Countdown?
Antikton Topbar Countdown is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 364 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Antikton Topbar Countdown work with WordPress 7.1?
Antikton Topbar Countdown is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Antikton Topbar Countdown need?
Antikton Topbar Countdown requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Antikton Topbar Countdown last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on December 19, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Antikton Topbar Countdown?
Antikton Topbar Countdown is developed and maintained by Eduardo Pagán.
What are the best alternatives to Antikton Topbar Countdown?
The most popular alternatives to Antikton Topbar Countdown are Countdown Timer (10K+ installs), Countdown, Coming Soon, Mai… (10K+ installs) and Countdown Block (4K+ installs).
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