Announcer & Countdown for Shopify App Store
By Pasilobus
Announcer & Countdown is the #117 ranked banner app on Shopify, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, with a free plan available, as of Sep 7, 2026.
Announcer & Countdown is a Shopify App Store app by Pasilobus, launched August 2016. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #117 in the Banner category.
AppRanks data: Announcer & Countdown ranks #117 in Banner on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 26% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Announcer & Countdown is a category-leading Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Banner category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Pasilobus — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Announcer & Countdown
How Announcer & Countdown works
Grab attention with on-brand announcement bars. Choose five bar types — simple, rotating, news ticker, typewriter, and countdown — to run sales, free-shipping offers, and news on any page. Countdown timers add urgency with flip-clock, box, or circle styles, then show a fallback message when time runs out. Schedule bars ahead, target them by page, and show different messages per market or language. A/B test your wording and keep the winner. Installs in one click and survives theme updates.
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Key features
- Five bar types: simple, rotating, news ticker, typewriter, and countdown
- Countdown timers with flip-clock, box, circle, and minimal styles
- Schedule start and end dates, or run recurring weekly campaigns
- Target bars by page; show regional variants per market or language
- A/B test your message, track click rate, and keep the winner
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- A/B TestingRun experiments to compare variations and optimize user experience.common
- AnimationsAdd animations to enhance user engagement on your site.table-stakes
- Banner PositioningDefine specific positions for banners to optimize user engagement.table-stakes
- Behavior TrackingAnalyze user behavior to improve engagement and retention.common
- Countdown TimerCreate countdown timers to build anticipation for events or promotions.common
- Custom BackgroundsEnhance your store's appearance with personalized background images.table-stakes
- Custom CSS StylingApply custom CSS to personalize the look and feel of your store.common
- Email SignupCapture email addresses for newsletters and marketing communications.common
- Emoji and Sticker SupportEnhance communication with emojis and stickers in chats.common
- Font and Color CustomizationCustomize the font style and color to match your brand identity.table-stakes
- Free Shipping OptionsOffer free shipping to enhance customer satisfaction and sales.table-stakes
- Geo-TargetingDeliver content and campaigns based on users' geographic locations.common
- Links And ButtonsAdd clickable links and buttons to enhance user engagement on your site.table-stakes
- Mobile Responsive DesignEnsure your site is mobile-friendly and adapts to all devices.table-stakes
- Multi-Announcement FeatureSend announcements to multiple channels or stores simultaneously.common
- Multi-Language SupportOffer a multilingual experience for your customers.common
- Performance TrackingMonitor and analyze key performance metrics in real-time.common
- Product Page ManagementCreate and manage individual product pages to enhance customer experience.common
- Promotional RewardsRun promotional campaigns that offer rewards to incentivize purchases.table-stakes
- Real-Time AnalyticsAnalyze data as it happens for immediate insights.differentiator
- Content SchedulingSchedule content to be published at specific times automatically.table-stakes
- Sticky DisplayKeep important elements visible as users scroll through your site.common
- Traffic ReportsAccess detailed reports on website traffic and user behavior.differentiator
- Automatic TranslationsUtilize machine and manual translations for seamless content adaptation.
- Free Shipping BarEncourage purchases with a bar showing progress to free shipping.differentiator
- Rotating MessagesDisplay rotating messages to capture customer attention and convey key information.
- Unlimited Announcement BarsCreate and display an unlimited number of announcement bars on your site.common
Pricing plans
Starter
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Growth4.99/month
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Most popular Premium9.99/month
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Category rankings
As of Sep 7, 2026- Banner#117of 465Top 26%
- Notification#323of 516Top 63%
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Keyword rankings
Announcer & Countdown ranks for 2 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #24
- Rank #171
Competitors & alternatives
Announcer & Countdown doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked banner apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Announcer & Countdown?
Announcer & Countdown is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2016. It is listed under the Banner category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Pasilobus.
Is Announcer & Countdown free?
Announcer & Countdown offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Growth, Premium unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Announcer & Countdown?
Announcer & Countdown is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Banner category on Shopify.
Where does Announcer & Countdown rank on Shopify?
Announcer & Countdown currently sits at position #117 in the Banner category on Shopify. That places it in the top 25% of 465 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does Announcer & Countdown integrate with?
Announcer & Countdown lists 3 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Customer accounts, Shopify Flow, Shopify Admin. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.
What languages does Announcer & Countdown support?
Announcer & Countdown declares support for 36 languages on its Shopify marketplace listing: English, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, with 30 additional locales documented on the marketplace listing. Language coverage is the locale set the developer has explicitly translated the app interface into — a broader set typically maps to a developer with international merchant traction.