Urgency is a powerful psychological technique that helps e-commerce businesses encourage shoppers to complete orders. When customers are aware that the products they’re interested in are getting sold out quickly or the discounted price is active for a limited time only, they are more likely to make a purchase.

There are different types of countdowns you can create on your Shopify store: those that indicate products’ stock availability, those that reserve items in the cart for a limited time, or those that highlight certain sales promotions. 

We’ve prepared a list of the best Shopify apps that will help you create multiple countdowns of different types. When choosing which ones will work best for your store, check the timer’s available types and designs, possible customization options, and additional features (animations, background images, etc.).