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How to Set Up Countdown Timer on Cart

Adding a countdown timer to the cart helps motivate customers to complete their purchase by displaying a limited time to check out. By creating a sense of urgency, it can help reduce hesitation and improve conversion.

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Step 1: Enable Lavar in Your Theme​

Make sure the Lavar app embed is enabled in your Theme Editor first.

Step 2: Activate Countdown Timer on Cart​

  1. Open Lavar in your Shopify Admin.
  2. Navigate to Store Optimizations → Countdown Timer on Cart
  3. Click Activate and Save.

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Then configure the Timer Settings:

  • Enter the Timer duration (in minutes).
  • Choose what happens after the countdown ends: Hide the timer or Repeat the Countdown
  • Enter the Announcement Text displayed with the timer.

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Note: The countdown timer is triggered automatically when customers add any product to the cart. This feature applies to all products and cannot be limited to specific items.

Step 3: Customize Countdown Timer Appearance​

In the Appearance section, you can:

  • Select a template
  • Apply colors
  • Choose the display position of the countdown timer

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After completing the setup, please check your storefront to make sure the timer displays correctly.

If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].