How to add a countdown timer in Bubble.io?

Learn how to add a countdown timer in Bubble.io with our step-by-step guide. From creating input elements to setting custom states, get your timer up and running quickly.

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Overview

Adding a countdown timer in Bubble.io is straightforward and rewarding. Start by logging in to your Bubble.io account and navigating to the editor. Create or select your desired page. Add an Input element to capture the countdown time and a Text element to display it. Create a custom state to hold the timer value. Set up workflows: one to start the countdown and another to decrement the timer every second. Ensure the countdown stops at zero. Test in Preview mode to verify functionality. Enjoy the dynamic timing in your app!

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How to add a countdown timer in Bubble.io?

Step 1: Create a New Page or Select an Existing Page

Log in to your Bubble.io account.
Navigate to the editor and either create a new page or select an existing one where you want to display the countdown timer.

Step 2: Add an Input Element for Countdown Time

In the Design tab, locate the Input element from the Elements palette.
Drag and drop the Input element onto your page.
Label the Input element (e.g., "Countdown Time") and set the content format to "integer" to accept only numeric input.

Step 3: Add a Text Element for Countdown Display

From the Elements palette, drag and drop a Text element onto your page where you want the countdown to be displayed.
Leave the initial text empty as it will be dynamically updated via workflows.

Step 4: Create a Custom State for the Countdown

In the Property Editor of your page, click on the "i" icon to open the “Element Inspector.”
Click "Add a new custom state" and name it "countdownTimer".
Set the type to Number.

Step 5: Create a Workflow to Start the Countdown

Switch to the Workflow tab.
Create a new event, such as when the “Start” button is clicked (you may need to add a button labeled “Start” in the Design tab).
Add an action to set the custom state “countdownTimer” to the value of the Input element representing the countdown time.

Step 6: Create a Workflow to Decrease the Countdown Timer Every Second

Still in the Workflow tab, add a new event: “Do every 1 second.”
In the actions for this event, add a condition to check if the custom state “countdownTimer” is greater than 0.
Add another action to set the custom state “countdownTimer” to its current value minus 1.
Add a step to update the Text element with the current value of “countdownTimer”.

Step 7: Stop the Workflow When Countdown Reaches Zero

In the same “Do every 1 second” workflow, add a terminating condition.
Add an action to check if “countdownTimer” equals 0.
When “countdownTimer” is 0, set an action to stop or reset any timer actions or workflows.

Testing Your Countdown Timer

Switch to Preview mode or publish your app to test the countdown timer.
Enter a number in the Input field for the countdown time.
Click the “Start” button to initiate the countdown.
Watch as the timer counts down every second and stops at 0.

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