embedding a count down feature

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  azores2016 · Member · Apr 1, 2016 at 5:20 pm

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  I would like to embed a count down feature for a travel blog. How do I do this?

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  timethief · Member · Apr 1, 2016 at 5:22 pm

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  Blogger installed plugin capability does not exist on WordPress.COM blogs and there is no upgrade you can purchase here that changes that reality.

  For that type of functionality, you’d need a self-hosted WordPress.ORG software install running on a paid web hosting service.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  The milestone widget displays number of days only, if the interval is less than one month, otherwise it displays number of months. http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/milestone-widget/

  Upcoming Events is a widget and a shortcode. It allows you to use an iCalendar link to display a list of events on your WordPress.com site. http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/upcoming-events/

  NOTE: We cannot use the many JavaScript widgets for countdowns that you find online as there are code restrictions here. http://en.support.wordpress.com/code/

  For workarounds see here:
  http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/widgets-for-wpcom-8-countdown-timers/
  http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/widgets-for-wp-com-8b-more-countdown-tickers/
  Also note that there is no Staff support for any workarounds.

  A self-hosted WordPress site might be right for you. WordPress.org offers free software that you can install on a web server. You can upload and install themes and plugins, run JavaScript widgtets, run ads, conduct ecommerce and edit the database. Learn about the differences here. http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/