{"id":67571,"date":"2026-06-03T23:41:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/ezcountdown\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T23:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:41:39","slug":"ezcountdown","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/ezcountdown\/","title":{"rendered":"EzCountdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p># EzCountdown<\/p>\n<p>**EzCountdown** is the ultimate custom countdown timer plugin for Minecraft servers. Whether you\u2019re launching a new map, running a flash sale, or celebrating a special event, EzCountdown lets you create, manage, and display any countdown you want, your way.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our latest project: PvPIndex<\/p>\n<p>**Compatible with Spigot, Paper, and Bukkit 1.7-26.1 \u00b7 Java 8+ \u00b7 Action bar, boss bar, title, chat &#038; scoreboard displays \u00b7 PlaceholderAPI ready**<\/p>\n<p>![ez countdown plugin documentation button](https:\/\/ez-plugins.github.io\/EzCountdown\/)<br \/>\n![ez countdown plugin support button](https:\/\/discord.gg\/yWP95XfmBS)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Why EzCountdown?<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Create any countdown** \u2013 Set up timers for launches, events, sales, or anything you can imagine. Fixed dates, durations, recurring, or manual, your choice.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Flexible displays** \u2013 Show countdowns in the action bar, boss bar, title, chat, or scoreboard. Make your timers visible everywhere players look.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Easy configuration** \u2013 Define countdowns in YAML, customize messages, and reload instantly\u2014no coding required.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Permission control** \u2013 Limit who can see or manage each countdown.<br \/>\n&#8211; **PlaceholderAPI support** \u2013 Use countdown placeholders in any plugin or message.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/r12mMkx4F9U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Example: Custom Countdown<\/p>\n<p>Want a countdown for a special event? Just add it to `countdowns.yml`:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8220;yaml<br \/>\ncountdowns:<br \/>\n  event_launch:<br \/>\n    type: FIXED_DATE<br \/>\n    target: &#8220;2026-02-01 18:00&#8221;<br \/>\n    running: true<\/p>\n<p>    display:<br \/>\n      types:<br \/>\n        &#8211; ACTION_BAR<br \/>\n        &#8211; TITLE<br \/>\n      update-interval: 1<br \/>\n      visibility: &#8220;all&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>    messages:<br \/>\n      format: &#8220;<gold>Event Launch<\/gold> <gray>in<\/gray> <aqua>{formatted}<\/aqua>&#8221;<br \/>\n      start: &#8220;<green>The event countdown has started!<\/green>&#8221;<br \/>\n      end: &#8220;<gold>\ud83c\udf89 The event has begun! <\/gold>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>    commands:<br \/>\n      end:<br \/>\n        &#8211; &#8220;broadcast <gold>The event is live!<\/gold>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>    zone: &#8220;UTC&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8220;&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>**Tip:** Use `\/countdown create <name> <date|duration|manual|recurring>` to make new countdowns in-game!<\/p>\n<p>![New year countdown](https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/7tg3Tgz9\/image.png)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Quick Start<\/p>\n<p>1. Drop `EzCountdown.jar` into your `plugins\/` folder and start the server.<br \/>\n2. Edit `plugins\/EzCountdown\/countdowns.yml` to define your custom countdowns.<br \/>\n3. Use `\/countdown list` to see active timers.<br \/>\n4. Reload changes instantly with `\/countdown reload`.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Commands &#038; Permissions<\/p>\n<p>| Command | Description | Permission |<br \/>\n| &#8212; | &#8212; | &#8212; |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown create <name> <date|duration|manual|recurring>` | Create a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown start <name>` | Start a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown stop <name>` | Stop a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown delete <name>` | Delete a countdown. | `ezcountdown.admin` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown list` | List countdowns. | `ezcountdown.use` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown info <name>` | Show countdown details. | `ezcountdown.use` |<br \/>\n| `\/countdown reload` | Reload configuration files. | `ezcountdown.admin` |<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Countdown Types<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Fixed Date** \u2013 Counts down to a specific date\/time.<br \/>\n  Example: `\/countdown create launch 2026-02-01 18:00`<br \/>\n&#8211; **Duration** \u2013 Runs for a set time (e.g., 2h).<br \/>\n  Example: `\/countdown create sale duration 2h`<br \/>\n&#8211; **Manual** \u2013 Timer starts only when triggered.<br \/>\n  Example: `\/countdown create flashsale manual 15m`<br \/>\n&#8211; **Recurring** \u2013 Repeats at set intervals (e.g., every week).<br \/>\n  Example: `\/countdown create weekly recurring 7 18:00`<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Display Types<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **ACTION_BAR** \u2013 Subtle, always-on timer above the hotbar.<br \/>\n&#8211; **BOSS_BAR** \u2013 Dramatic bar at the top of the screen.<br \/>\n&#8211; **TITLE** \u2013 Large center-screen titles for big moments.<br \/>\n&#8211; **CHAT** \u2013 Periodic chat messages.<br \/>\n&#8211; **SCOREBOARD** \u2013 Sidebar timer for ongoing events.<\/p>\n<p>**Mix and match display types per countdown!**<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Advanced Features<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Teleport players** at countdown start\/end using named locations.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Firework shows** for celebration moments.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Custom messages and commands** for every countdown event.<br \/>\n&#8211; **PlaceholderAPI** \u2013 Use `%ezcountdown_<name>_formatted%` and more in any plugin.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Locations &#038; Fireworks<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Set teleport locations: `\/ezcd locations add <name>`<br \/>\n&#8211; Configure fireworks and teleports in `countdowns.yml` under `teleport:` and `firework:` sections.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## PlaceholderAPI<\/p>\n<p>Use these placeholders anywhere PlaceholderAPI is supported:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; `%ezcountdown_<name>_formatted%`<br \/>\n&#8211; `%ezcountdown_<name>_days%`<br \/>\n&#8211; `%ezcountdown_<name>_hours%`<br \/>\n&#8211; `%ezcountdown_<name>_minutes%`<br \/>\n&#8211; `%ezcountdown_<name>_seconds%`<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>**Make your next event legendary, create custom countdowns for anything, anytime!**<\/p>\n<p>![Try the other Minecraft plugins in the EzPlugins 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