# Create a Countdown Clock
**URL:** https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911
**Category:** Feature Requests
**Created:** [August 3, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911 "2021-08-03T04:10:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/1 "2021-08-03T04:10:53Z")
The stopwatch format is great, but can you mimic the same and make a countdown option? This would be a useful feature.
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### Author:  [@Uzo](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Uzo)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 4:21am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/2 "2021-08-03T04:21:02Z")
yes i can, but why?
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/3 "2021-08-03T12:56:31Z")
The more I think about, most devices already have the feature, but why would I want someone to leave the app to use another app? I mean they could do, but for the end-user, which is more convenient? You tell me. In education, especially elementary and middle school, a count-down clock is a necessity. It helps with time management in a positive way. Students stay on task, but so do teachers. 😄
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### Author:  [@SantiagoPerez](https://community.glideapps.com/u/SantiagoPerez)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/4 "2021-08-03T12:59:18Z")
Hola @Sage_Edutitrof
I know @Robert_Petitto managed to create a countdown clock. I couldn’t find the thread where he explained it.
A workaround could be, depending on what you’re doing and needs, having a YouTube video with the countdown. I know this is not the best way but it is an idea.
I hope this helps.
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/5 "2021-08-03T13:01:36Z")
Thanks I will look for the thread. Yeah, YouTube could/could not work. I have a video segment in the section already, and the look of the stopwatch is exactly the look I love. Thank you for the help.
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### Author:  [@SantiagoPerez](https://community.glideapps.com/u/SantiagoPerez)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/6 "2021-08-03T13:05:19Z")
Here’s a thread by @Mark_Turrell [Countdown timer not working - #3 by Mark\_Turrell](https://community.glideapps.com/t/countdown-timer-not-working/25984/3)
Also @Wiz.Wazeer has also created a countdown timer. He might be able to point you to the right direction as well.
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### Author:  [@Robert\_Petitto](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Robert_Petitto)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/7 "2021-08-03T13:17:07Z")
It was a part of my exam template.
> [@necktie Now Available: Exam App Template](https://community.glideapps.com/t/now-available-exam-app-template/24619):
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> Exam is a customizable assessment app that allows you to evaluate your users using multiple choice questions. Features:star Multiple Choice with Auto Scoring star Instant feedback for casual tests star Summarized feedback and timers for formal tests star Profile tab with assessment overview and score breakdown star Test Generator and student overview for Admins star Share links to tests with anyone via URL or QR code [[Glide: Exam Promo] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgGE_HrBDQ)jigsaw Get the template…
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/8 "2021-08-03T14:19:46Z")
Thank you both @SantiagoPerez I did read the post by @Mark_Turrell. I like his way, and I like the Exam app. But, as a Pro user, I’m really not trying to spend too much money right now. I just would like the ability to drag and drop a component like the stopwatch and have a countdown timer instead. 😆 I’m already saving to buy @Robert_Petitto app Meet With Me for scheduling/booking.
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### Author:  [@Robert\_Petitto](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Robert_Petitto)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/9 "2021-08-03T16:29:48Z")
Here’s how I built a countdown timer in Glide:
> **[Exam · Glide](https://www.loom.com/share/f442b81792cf45c98d0b56b11647eecc)**
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/10 "2021-08-03T20:47:44Z")
Nice! I will look at it and see if I can grasp it. I know you get pretty technical, but I’m willing to learn. Again, thank you. 😆 Schools starting soon, so I’m in crunch mode.
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Edutitrof](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Sage_Edutitrof)
#### Post date: [August 5, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-a-countdown-clock/29911/11 "2021-08-05T04:29:24Z")
First, my apology to everyone…lol…I truly feel like a dweeb. 😆 😆 I just realized what I had been asking. I was overthinking and way over analyzing. The stopwatch will work fine. Instead of using the countdown method (lol) counting up is fine. But, let me ask this: Is there a way to have the stopwatch visible to all users without all users having the ability to use the stop or pause 🤪 I want a teacher to be able to start the stopwatch for all students, but I don’t want students to have the ability to stop or pause just view as it is started. Most teachers prefer the countdown, because when 0 is reached, students no visually, there is no more time.