README

ce_counter adds a configurable counter / countdown content element to TYPO3.
It ships with multiple layouts, supports several counters on the same page and lets you fully control labels and formatting.

Status & Compatibility

• Status: stable
• Extension key: ce_counter
• Composer package: kohlercode/ce-counter
• TYPO3 versions: 14.0.0 – 14.99.99

Download from the TER: https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/ce_counter/

Live demo

https://kohlercode.com/products/typo3-extensions/counter-content-element

Features

• Visual countdown / counter to a configurable date and time
• Three integrated layouts: default, fancy and plain Bootstrap markup
• Support for multiple counters on the same page
• Customizable labels (e.g. days,hours,minutes,seconds)
• Customizable format (e.g. d,h,m,s)
• Ready-to-use TypoScript site set (Counter: Basic Setup)

Requirements

• TYPO3 CMS 14.0.0 – 14.99.99
• PHP version according to the supported TYPO3 core version

Installation

Via Composer (recommended)

composer require kohlercode/ce-counter

Then activate the extension in the TYPO3 Extension Manager.

Via Extension Manager / TER

1. Download ce_counter from the TER (ce_counter extension).
2. Install and activate it in the Extension Manager.

Configuration

1. Include TypoScript
   • Use the site configuration and add the site set “Counter: Basic Setup”, or
   • Include the TypoScript in an extension template.
2. Create a new content element
   • Add a new content element of type “Counter” (CType = ce_counter).
   • Configure:
     • Target date / time
     • Whether the counter stops at zero
     • Labels (e.g. days,hours,minutes,seconds)
     • Format (e.g. d,h,m,s)

Upgrade notes from older versions

When upgrading from older major versions (e.g. 2.x / 3.x):

• Install and overwrite the extension.
• Make sure the TypoScript is integrated via the site set or an extension template.
• Fill the new fields “format” and “labels” for existing ce_counter content elements.

Support & service

If you have any problems or ideas for improvements, please open an issue on GitHub or get in touch: https://kohlercode.com/contact

Since this is open source software, I can only guarantee full, priority support on paid engagements – but I do my best to support the community whenever possible.

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