Dynamic Countdown with ACF and Elementor vs Repeater2Template Widget for ACF Repeater and Elementor

This is a simple plugin that fixes one of the main issues with the Elementor Countdown Widget; the inability to dynamically set the due date with an ACF Field. The plugin takes an ACF datetime field and makes it the due date for the Elementor Countdown Widget. How to use: Create a Date Time Picker field in ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) Make sure the output of the datetime field is set to: Y-m-d H:i:s (it’s the last option before “Custom”) Copy the Field Name of the field you just created. Paste the Field Name of the field you just created into the input in the DCEA Settings Page. Click on “Save Changes”. Add an Elementor Countdown Widget to your page. The due date is now set from the ACF Field instead of the option in the Elementor Builder interface. Note: This plugin only affects the rendering of the countdown widget on the front end. It does not add dynamic date support to the countdown widget in the Elementor builder interface.

⚠️ Requires Elementor Pro Tired of ACF Repeater fields that won’t cooperate with Elementor? Repeater2Template fixes that — instantly. Connect any repeater data source to any Elementor template and watch every row render exactly how you designed it. No PHP. No shortcodes. No workarounds. Whether you’re working with ACF Repeater fields, a raw JSON array, or a live API endpoint — this widget loops through your data and outputs each item using your own Elementor saved template. Full design control, fully native experience. 🎥 See It In Action: 💡 Key Features 🔌 3 data sources, one widget — ACF Repeater, JSON Array, or live data from any JSON URL / API. 🎨 Design freedom — pick any Elementor Pro saved template to render each row your way. 🗂 Flexible ACF sources — current post, any specific post by ID, or a global ACF Options Page. 🏷 Subfield-to-dynamic-tag mapping — keeps your templates clean, reusable, and truly dynamic. 🌐 Live API rendering — inject dynamic parameters into JSON URLs for real-time, context-aware content. 🔢 Row limit control — display only a set number of items from any data source. ✅ 100% no-code — built entirely inside Elementor. If you can drag a widget, you can use this. 🔁 Flexible ACF Data Sources Real-world projects rarely keep all data tied to the current post. That’s why Repeater2Template supports three ACF source types: Current Post → repeater data tied to the page being viewed. Specific Post (by ID) → use any post as a centralized “data hub” — reuse it across unlimited templates without duplication. Options Page → pull from any registered ACF Options Page for global content like team sections, banners, menus, or footers. Centralize once. Reuse everywhere. 🌐 JSON Array & JSON URL — No ACF Needed Not an ACF user? No problem. Repeater2Template handles raw JSON just as powerfully. Two JSON modes: JSON Array — paste your data directly into the widget. Instant, portable, zero setup. [ { “title”: “Book A”, “author”: “Author X”, “image”: “https://example.com/book1.jpg” }, { “title”: “Book B”, “author”: “Author Y”, “image”: “https://example.com/book2.jpg” } ] JSON URL — fetch live data from any internal or external API endpoint. Supports dynamic URL parameters (post ID, category, user meta, and more). Perfect for product feeds, API-driven testimonials, blog lists, or user-specific content. The plugin parses the response automatically and renders each object using your Elementor template. Example: https://api.example.com/books?category=fiction&user_id={{user_id}} ⭐ What Builders Are Saying “Extremely simple and yet so powerful!” — davidedev “Saves tons of time and just works — super intuitive!” — akhileshtenguriya “This is literally a gem. All must try this.” — mairaaah “The support went the extra mile. Excellent plugin.” — indyparker 5 out of 5 stars — every single review. How It Works Step 1: Design Your Item Template Go to Templates → Saved Templates → Add New. Choose Section or Container. Design one item — a team card, a testimonial block, a product tile, anything. Save the template. Step 2: Drop In the Widget Open your page in Elementor. Search for Repeater2Template and drag it onto the canvas. Select your data source: ACF Repeater — pick your field by key or name. JSON URL / Array — paste your JSON or enter a URL. Step 3: Connect & Done Select the Elementor template from Step 1. The widget loops through every item and renders each one using your template — automatically. No PHP. No shortcodes. No headaches.