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How to Make a Countdown in Notion

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build a live countdown view in your Notion database.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to create a countdown view in a Notion database using the built-in view builder and AI-assisted options. In just a few steps, you can set up a countdown that displays remaining time directly inside your Notion workspace.


Steps

  1. On your database, click the + Add a new view icon.
  2. In the dropdown menu, search for Countdown.
  3. Select or describe from the options given for the countdown view.
  4. Click Next to proceed.
  5. Select or describe which view format you want for the countdown.
  6. Click Next to continue.
  7. Select or describe how the countdown should display (e.g., days, hours, or both).
  8. Click Send to apply your settings.
  9. Click Open database to view the result.
  10. Your countdown is now created in Notion.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a countdown view to a Notion database gives teams a real-time way to track deadlines, project milestones, and upcoming events without leaving their workspace. Notion's built-in countdown feature eliminates the need for third-party tools, keeping all deadline visibility centralized in one productivity hub. This is especially valuable for project managers, students, and teams who rely on Notion for weekly planning and task management. A visible countdown drives urgency and helps users prioritize work before due dates arrive.
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