Introducing the Flipdown Countdown module for Drupal

Created date: 27/07/2025

We’re excited to announce the release of a brand-new Drupal module for those looking to add stylish, animated countdown timers to their sites: Flipdown. This module brings the popular FlipDown JavaScript library by Peter Butcher into the Drupal ecosystem, making it easy to drop in beautiful flip-style timers anywhere on your website—without writing a line of JavaScript.

What Is Flipdown?

Flipdown is a lightweight, attractive, and highly performant countdown library written in pure JavaScript. It features:

💡 Lightweight - No jQuery! <11KB minified bundle
⚡ Performant - Animations powered by CSS transitions
📱 Responsive - Works great on screens of all sizes
🎨 Themeable - Choose from built-in themes, or add your own
🌍 i18n - Customisable headings for your language

What Does the Drupal Module Offer?

The Drupal Flipdown module seamlessly integrates this library into your Drupal site. Features include:

Custom Countdown Block: Easily place countdowns anywhere using the Drupal block layout system.
Configurable Target Date/Time: Set the countdown’s expiration timestamp directly from the block settings UI.
Multiple Instances: Add as many countdowns as you like across pages or layouts.
No Coding Required: All FlipDown functionality is embedded and configurable through the Drupal admin interface.
Responsive Design: Flipdown timers scale elegantly on mobile and desktop screens.

Use Cases

Launch countdowns for products, events, or campaigns
Display expiration for limited-time offers
Add urgency to e-commerce checkouts
Track time to site maintenance or upgrades

How to Get Started

Install the module from Drupal.org/flipdown
Enable the module from the Extend page
Add a new Flipdown block via the Block Layout interface
Set the target timestamp and save
Watch the clock tick away in style!

For developers, the module also includes support for custom theming and integration if you wish to hook into the FlipDown API manually or build advanced UX flows.