Stream Countdown Overlay
Free starting-soon countdown timer overlay for OBS. Count down to a time or a duration, then copy the browser-source URL.
How to add this to OBS
- Set your countdown above, then click Copy Overlay URL.
- In OBS, add a Browser source and paste the URL at 1920 × 1080.
- Duration mode counts down from when the source loads and survives a refresh; target mode counts to a fixed clock time. Works in OBS, Streamlabs, and Twitch Studio.
About This Free Online Stream Countdown Overlay
Our free stream countdown overlay creates a "starting soon" timer for your live stream — no plugin, no signup. Choose a duration (counts down from when the source loads) or a target time (counts to a fixed clock time), set your label, theme, accent color, and background, then copy the overlay URL into an OBS, Streamlabs, or Twitch Studio Browser Source. Duration mode even survives an OBS source refresh, so your countdown does not reset by accident. The overlay can be fully transparent or use a solid scene background. Everything runs in your browser and your settings live in the URL.
Features of Our Stream Countdown Overlay
- Duration mode (counts down on load) or target-time mode
- Survives OBS source refresh in duration mode
- Custom label, finished message, theme, and accent color
- Transparent, dark, or gradient background
- Live WYSIWYG preview — copy one browser-source URL
- No plugin, no signup, transparent background, fully private
How to Use the Stream Countdown Overlay
Using this tool is simple and requires no signup or registration. Follow these steps:
- Choose duration or target-time mode and set your countdown.
- Pick a label, theme, color, and background, and watch the live preview.
- Click Copy Overlay URL.
- In OBS, add a Browser source, paste the URL, and set the size to 1920 × 1080.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stream Countdown Overlay
Does the countdown reset when OBS refreshes the source?
No. In duration mode the overlay stores the end time in the browser source, so a refresh keeps counting from where it was. To restart the countdown, change the minutes or re-add the source.
What is the difference between duration and target mode?
Duration counts down a set number of minutes from when the overlay loads — ideal for a "starting in 10:00" screen. Target mode counts down to a fixed clock time, like 8:00 PM, which is handy for a scheduled start.
Is the background transparent?
It can be. Choose Transparent to show just the timer over your scene, or Dark / Gradient for a full starting-soon screen that covers everything.
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