Change Log

This page provides updates about changes and improvements made to the app.

Version 2.1.0 – 2025-07-12

New Features

• Device-Specific Style Settings
  • Font size, block size, and other style values can now be configured separately for desktop, and mobile.

Improvements

• Reduced App Data Size by ~23%
  • Cleaned up unused data and optimized code, resulting in a significant reduction in the overall size of the countdown timer app.

Version 2.0.1 – 2025-07-09

Improvements

• Updated Local Storage Handling
  • Revised the storage method to improve performance and reliability.

Version 2.0.0 – 2025-07-08

New Features

• Variable Replacement
  • Dynamically insert data such as stock counts or countdown values into text areas using placeholders.
• KPI Tracking & Dashboard
  • Automatically tracks 7-day sales, impressions, clicks, and conversions per timer.
  • KPI dashboard shows period sales, impressions/clicks, device & member ratios, top-10 timers, and hourly graphs.
• Email Reporting
  • Sends a weekly email summarizing the latest KPI metrics.
• Greatly Expanded Targeting Rules
  • Page – stock count, specific products / collections / tags
  • Cart – items in cart, specific products / collections / tags
  • Behavior – time on page, scroll depth, pages per session
  • Referrer – URL match, referrer URL match
• Discount Period Scheduling
  • Allows timers to appear only within a specified discount period, hiding automatically outside that range.

Version 1.9.5 – 2025-05-11

Improvements

• Adjusted Various Cron Processing Logics
  • Revised internal logic to ensure more stable and efficient execution of scheduled tasks.

Version 1.9.4 – 2025-05-11

Improvements

• Adjusted Internal Cron Job Processing
  • Optimized the balance between processing load and execution efficiency.

Version 1.9.3 – 2025-05-10

Improvements

• Improved Base Process of Cron Job
  • Optimized the foundation of the scheduled task process for more efficient execution.

Version 1.9.2 – 2025-05-10

Improvements

• Further Improved Internal Logic of Certain APIs
  • Additional optimizations have been made to improve stability and performance.

Version 1.9.1 – 2025-05-10

Improvements

• Improved Internal Logic of Certain APIs
  • Optimized internal processing to enhance performance and stability.

Version 1.9.0 – 2025-05-10

New Features

• Added Internal Analytics Reporting for Operations Team
  • This feature is intended for internal operational use only and does not affect general users.

Version 1.8.18 – 2025-05-09

Improvements

• Removed and Cleaned Up Unused Code
  • Cleaned up unnecessary code to improve maintainability and performance across the system.

Version 1.8.17 – 2025-05-09

Improvements

• Rebuilt Cron Job Process
  • Improved the cron job mechanism to reduce unnecessary requests and execute scheduled tasks more efficiently.

Version 1.8.16 – 2025-05-09

Improvements

• Updated Node Module Versions
  • Updated various node modules to the latest versions to improve security and performance.

Version 1.8.15 – 2025-05-09

Improvements

• Changed Monthly View Reset Process
  • Replaced the previous cronjob-based reset with an API-based reset process.
• Improved Usage Notification Banner Content
  • Updated the banner content to provide clearer information about usage limits.

Version 1.8.14 – 2025-05-07

Improvements

• Updated part of the description text in the settings screen
  • Improved wording to make it clearer and easier to understand.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed error on countdown timer when monthly view limit is exceeded
  • Resolved an issue where an error was triggered on the timer side when the monthly view count exceeded the allowed limit.

Version 1.8.13 – 2025-05-07

Improvements

• Adjusted Cron execution timing
  • Slightly refined the execution interval and cleaned up the internal logic for improved performance.

Version 1.8.12 – 2025-05-06

Bug Fixes

• Fixed display issue with MonthlyViews
  • Resolved an issue where the monthly view count was not displaying correctly.

Version 1.8.11 – 2025-05-05

Improvements

• Improved viewCount Increment API
  • Refined the process for incrementing view counts to enhance stability and performance.

Version 1.8.10 – 2025-05-04

Improvements

• Improved Theme Loading Process
  • If an error occurs during loading, the process will now halt gracefully, allowing users to select the display position as usual.
  • To aid debugging, the JSON string before and after comment removal will now be logged when an error is detected.

Version 1.8.9 – 2025-05-01

Improvements

• Added Mother's Day Campaign Design
  • Introduced a new design template tailored for Mother's Day promotions.
• Minor Style Adjustments to Divider Content
  • Tweaked the styling of divider elements for smoother visual separation.
• Minor Style Adjustments to Section Content
  • Improved alignment and appearance of section blocks to enhance visual consistency.

Version 1.8.8 – 2025-04-30

Improvements

• Minor Style Adjustments to Some Design Templates
  • Made slight visual refinements to a few templates to improve layout balance and readability.
• Optimized Preview Width for Mobile in Settings Panel
  • Adjusted the width of the preview area in the settings screen to better simulate mobile display.

Version 1.8.7 – 2025-04-30

Improvements

• Refactored Modal Structure for Cleaner Code
  • Improved the internal modal structure and removed unnecessary code, resulting in better maintainability and performance.
• Added Filter Feature to Design Gallery
  • A filter function has been added to the design gallery, making it easier to find templates by category or use case.

Version 1.8.6 – 2025-04-28

Improvements

• Added Black Friday Design Template
  • A new design template optimized for Black Friday sales and promotions has been added.

Version 1.8.5 – 2025-04-28

Improvements

• Removed overflow: hidden from Block Elements
  • Removed the overflow: hidden style from blocks to allow text animations to display more freely and avoid unintended clipping.

Version 1.8.4 – 2025-04-28

Improvements

• Updated Node Modules
  • Updated project dependencies (node_modules) to enhance security and optimize performance.

Version 1.8.3 – 2025-04-27

Improvements

• Updated GraphQL API Version
  • Updated the GraphQL API version to "2025-04".
• Minor Style Adjustments
  • Made small adjustments to both the admin panel and display styles.
• Improved Support for Dynamic Content
  • Enhanced the monitoring logic to ensure timers are inserted correctly even into dynamically loaded elements.
• Removed Unused ID Elements and Copy Buttons
  • Cleaned up unused UI elements and ID copy buttons to simplify the settings screen.
• Prevented Flickering on Initial Render
  • Eliminated flickering that occasionally occurred during the initial display of timers, improving visual stability.

Version 1.8.2 – 2025-04-27

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Incorrect Placement in Template Sections
  • Resolved an issue where countdown timers were inserted one level above the intended section.
• Corrected Storage Cleanup Logic
  • Fixed an error in the cleanup process to ensure storage data is properly removed at the correct timing.

Version 1.8.1 – 2025-04-25

Improvements

• Removed Stripe Text Animation
  • The "Stripe" effect for text animation has been removed due to limited use cases and potential impact on other designs and overall performance.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Layout Issues on Safari
  • Resolved display issues that occurred in some environments when using Safari browser.

Version 1.8.0 – 2025-04-24

New Features

• Select Countdown Placement by Template Section
  • You can now select specific sections within a template and place countdown timers before or after them directly from the settings screen.
• Countdown Placement via CSS Selector
  • Countdown timers can now be placed before or after any element by specifying a CSS selector. This works even without selecting a template section, allowing greater flexibility and compatibility with other dynamic elements or third-party plugins.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Marquee Animation Settings Issue
  • Resolved a problem where enabling and toggling settings for marquee animations in the settings screen did not behave correctly.

Version 1.7.11 – 2025-04-19

Improvements

• Fine-Tuned Existing Template Settings
  • Adjusted several template configurations to improve visual balance and animation behavior.
• Minor UI Design Adjustments Across Pages
  • Refined the layout and styling on various admin pages to enhance visual consistency and clarity.

Version 1.7.10 – 2025-04-18

Improvements

• Adjusted Initial Timer Position in Preview
  • In the settings screen preview, the timer will now appear centered by default, making it easier to review the layout.

Version 1.7.9 – 2025-04-18

Improvements

• Added New Design Template
  • A new campaign block template featuring a stripe animation has been added.
• Improved Settings Panel Performance
  • Prevented unnecessary content refreshes to improve responsiveness in the settings screen.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Incomplete Loading Issue on Design Gallery Page
  • Resolved an issue where not all templates were being loaded correctly on the design gallery page in some environments.

Version 1.7.8 – 2025-04-17

Bug Fixes

• Fixed insufficient height in preview area
  • Resolved an issue where the preview area in the settings screen did not have enough height.

Version 1.7.7 – 2025-04-17

Improvements

• Added a New Design Template
  • A new campaign block-style template featuring the scramble animation has been added.
• Improved Scramble Animation Initialization Logic
  • Optimized the initial behavior of the scramble animation for a smoother and more natural experience.
• Reviewed Default Settings for Design Templates
  • Adjusted the default configuration applied when selecting design templates to enhance usability.

Version 1.7.6 – 2025-04-17

Improvements

• Added New Design Template
  • Introduced a new bar-style template designed for Cyber Monday campaigns.

Version 1.7.5 – 2025-04-16

Improvements

• Adjusted Initial Execution Timing for "in-view" Animation Trigger
  • Optimized the animation trigger timing immediately after page load for smoother performance.
• Improved Preview Area Height on Mobile Devices
  • The preview area in the settings screen now ensures sufficient height even on smartphones for better usability.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Counter Issue within Marquee Animation
  • Resolved a problem where duplicated countdown counters inside marquee animations were not functioning correctly.
• Fixed Marquee Animation Malfunction on Gallery Page
  • Addressed an issue where marquee animations failed to run properly on some gallery pages.

Version 1.7.4 – 2025-04-16

Improvements

• Adjusted initial execution timing for "in-view" animation trigger
  • Optimized the initial animation trigger when elements come into view on page load.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue with counters inside marquee animations
  • Resolved a problem where duplicated counter components within marquee animations would not function properly.

Version 1.7.3 – 2025-04-15

Improvements

• Optimized Text Animation Timing
  • Improved the timing of text animations for smoother and more consistent visual effects.
• Optimized Behavior When Using Marquee with Other Animations
  • Enhanced performance and stability when combining marquee with other animation effects.
• Added 3 New Design Templates
  • Introduced 3 new templates to expand layout options for your campaigns.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Marquee Hover Behavior
  • Resolved an issue where the marquee animation did not properly pause on mouse hover.

Version 1.7.2 – 2025-04-14

Improvements

• Improved validation for text animations
  • Enhanced input validation logic for some text animation fields in the settings screen.
• Added validation to page placement settings
  • Added input checks to prevent invalid configurations in certain page placement options.

Version 1.7.1 – 2025-04-12

Improvements

• Improved marquee animation performance
  • Refactored the internal logic for smoother and more efficient animation display.
• Added additional validation to the settings screen
  • Enhanced input validation on certain fields to help prevent user errors.

Version 1.7.0 – 2025-04-09

New Features

• Stripe Text Animation Added
  • A new "Stripe" animation has been added, where text animates with a striped motion effect.
• Scramble Text Animation Added
  • Introduced a "Scramble" animation where characters randomly shift before resolving into the correct text.
• Particle Text Animation Added
  • A new "Particle" animation has been added that animates text as if it's forming from scattered particles.
• Gradient Background Animation Added
  • You can now apply animated gradient effects to the background for more dynamic visuals.

Improvements

• Animation Performance Optimized
  • Overall animation performance has been improved to provide smoother transitions.
• Optimized Scheme Definitions & Reduced File Size
  • Removed unnecessary data and optimized definitions, resulting in smaller overall file size.

Version 1.6.2 – 2025-04-01

Improvements

• Major overhaul of animation settings structure
  • The internal structure of animation settings has been redesigned for greater flexibility and ease of configuration.
• Removed the "Link Entire Content" feature
  • This rarely used feature has been removed to reduce confusion and simplify the UI.
• Reordered status display in the timer table
  • The order of status labels shown in the timer list has been revised for better clarity and usability.

Version 1.6.1 – 2025-03-31

Improvements

• Adjusted animation trigger timing
  • Improved the timing of animation activation to make transitions feel more natural.
• Added gap setting to marquee animation options
  • You can now define spacing between elements in marquee animations for more flexible layout control.
• Included app version in file names for CDN cache busting
  • To prevent outdated files from being loaded via CDN, app file names now include version numbers.

Version 1.6.0 – 2025-03-30

New Features

• Added Divider Content
  • A new content block, “Divider,” is now available for use in your timers.
  • It helps visually separate sections and improve the overall layout design.

Improvements

• Introduced Design Setting Mode Switching
  • The settings screen now supports switching between modes.
  • By default, only the most frequently used settings are shown.
  • To access more detailed options, enable the Custom Mode.
• Improved Animation Settings UI
  • Animation-related settings are now organized into tabs for better visibility and easier navigation.
• Removed Unnecessary useMemo Calls
  • Cleaned up unused internal logic to improve performance and code readability.

Version 1.5.4 – 2025-03-28

Improvements

• Adjusted Version Check Timing
  • The app now checks for available updates when the page becomes active, in addition to existing triggers.
• Changed Default Display Behavior for Popup Campaigns
  • Popup campaigns in the design gallery will now default to “show once” to reduce unnecessary repeat displays.
• Improved Initial Load Performance
  • Enhanced the initial screen loading process for faster and smoother app startup.

Version 1.5.3.c – 2025-03-26

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Issue Where Monthly View Count Was Not Updating
  • Resolved an issue where a cross-origin error prevented monthly view counts from being recorded correctly in certain environments.

Version 1.5.3.b – 2025-03-25

Improvements

• Minor Layout Adjustments to Settings Screen
  • Adjusted the layout and spacing of some settings to improve usability and readability.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Issue Where Timers Did Not Appear on Certain Themes
  • Resolved an issue where countdown timers were not displaying properly on specific Shopify themes.
• Fixed Device Targeting Issue in Preview Mode
  • Fixed a bug where device-based targeting was not applied correctly in the preview screen.

Version 1.5.3.a – 2025-03-24

New Features

• Support for Password Pages
  • Countdown timers can now be displayed on Shopify password pages.
• New Designs for Password Pages
  • The design gallery now includes templates specifically for use on password pages.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Display Position Issue in Page Placement Settings
  • Resolved an issue where switching from “specific pages” to “all pages” caused the display position setting to become blank.

Version 1.5.3 – 2025-03-21

New Features

• Added Marquee Animation
  • A new marquee animation has been added, allowing content to scroll horizontally for more eye-catching campaign displays.
• Feature Roadmap Section Added
  • A roadmap section has been added to the admin panel where you can view upcoming features and development plans.

Improvements

• Reduced File Size by Approximately 20%
  • Unused data has been removed to reduce the overall file size, improving performance.
• Refined Modal Display Behavior
  • Adjusted the modal logic for smoother and more intuitive behavior when action buttons are clicked.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Animation Repeat Issue
  • Resolved an issue where animations would not repeat properly when schedule settings were set to “None.”

Version 1.5.2.b – 2025-03-16 (Additional Update)

Improvements

• Adjusted Inactive App Notification Timing
  • The timing of the notification has been fine-tuned to better inform users when the app is inactive.
• Refined Template Gallery Default Settings
  • Minor adjustments have been made to improve design consistency.

Version 1.5.2 – 2025-03-16

New Features

• Added Welcome Page (Onboarding)
  • A welcome page has been introduced to help new users set up the app smoothly.
• Introduced Web Chat Support
  • Users can now easily ask questions and contact support through a built-in web chat.
• Expanded Animation Options
  • Scroll Trigger: Animations can now be triggered by scrolling.
  • Frequency Control: Adjust how often an animation runs.
  • Timing Control: Fine-tune when an animation starts.
• Inactive App Notification
  • A notification will now alert users when the app is inactive, as countdown timers require activation to function.
• Version Mismatch Banner
  • A banner will notify users when a new version of the app is available.

Improvements

• Countdown Timer Adjustments
  • Some countdown timer functions have been optimized to align with design gallery template updates.
• Standardized and Organized Settings
  • Various display and setting options have been standardized for a more seamless experience.

Version 1.5.1 – 2025-03-12

Improvements

• Updated Body Icons
  • Icons have been adjusted for better visibility.
• Optimized GraphQL Processing
  • Internal API processing has been optimized to improve data retrieval efficiency.
• Reviewed and Simplified Settings
  • Some settings have been reorganized for better clarity.
• Refined Design Gallery Templates
  • Existing templates have been adjusted for better consistency. (No new templates have been added.)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Issue When Editing a Newly Created Timer
  • Previously, editing a timer during creation would cause it to revert; this issue has been resolved.
• Resolved Counter Content Display Error
  • Fixed an issue where displaying all units in the counter content would cause an error.

Version 1.5.0 – 2025-03-08

New Features

• Redesigned Design Gallery
  • The design gallery has been revamped for better visibility and usability.
  • Added Design Patterns for Various Use Cases
    • You can now choose from design templates tailored to different campaign purposes, making it easier to find the perfect design.
• Bulk Action Feature Added
  • You can now perform bulk delete, bulk duplicate, bulk enable, and bulk disable actions.
  • Managing timers is now more efficient, significantly reducing manual work.

Improvements

• Performance Enhancements & Bug Fixes
  • Optimized the app for smoother performance.
  • Fixed minor bugs to improve overall stability.

Version 1.4.0 – 2025-02-25

New Features

• Animation Feature Added
  • A variety of animations have been added.
  • This allows for more dynamic and visually engaging expressions.
• Page Placement Feature Added
  • The placement of campaigns can now be set more flexibly.
  • You can configure them to appear only on specific pages, increasing customization options.

Version 1.3.0 – 2025-02-13

New Features

• Targeting Functionality Added
  • Timer Display by Customer Type
    • You can now display different countdown timers based on whether the user is a guest or a registered member.
  • Timer Display by Device Type
    • Timers can now be configured separately for mobile, tablet, and desktop users.

Improvements

• Campaign Tool Style Adjustments
  • The design of the Campaign Tool has been optimized to enhance readability and consistency.

Version 1.2.0 – 2025-02-05

New Features

• Major UI/UX Improvements for the Timer Settings Screen
  • Customizing timers is now more intuitive and flexible, enhancing overall usability.
  • Drag-and-Drop to Reorder Content
    • You can now freely rearrange titles, descriptions, and other timer elements using drag-and-drop.
  • More Flexible Content Options
    • Titles, descriptions, and other content elements can now be freely added and selected, allowing for a more customizable layout.

Improvements

• Optimized Design Settings
  • Design settings have been streamlined, making it easier to find and apply necessary changes.
  • Exclusive for Paid Plans: "Simple Mode" & "Advanced Mode"
    • Simple Mode provides only essential settings, while Advanced Mode allows for detailed customization.

Version 1.1.0 – 2025-01-17

Improvements

• Improved Timer Settings UI
  • The timer settings UI has been updated to help users focus on more important tasks.
• Removed Preview Feature from Timer Settings
  • To simplify the UI/UX and avoid potential confusion, the preview feature in the timer settings has been removed.

Version 1.0.3 – 2025-01-14

Improvements

• Improved Template Gallery UI/UX
  • The template gallery has been redesigned to make it easier to browse and compare templates.
  • The new layout provides a clearer view of available templates, allowing for smoother and more efficient selection.
• Reduced Source Code Size by Approximately 10%
  • The structure of the source code has been revised, resulting in a reduction of the total code size by approximately 10%. This improvement enhances the app's maintainability and performance.
• Removed Certain Preview Features
  • To simplify the UI/UX and avoid potential confusion, some preview features have been removed.

Version 1.0.2 – 2025-01-10

New Features

• Update Notification Feature Added
  • A feature has been added to the admin panel that allows you to quickly check update information. This enables you to stay informed about new features and fixes in real-time.

Improvements

• Enhanced App Stability
  • Fixed issues where some features were not functioning correctly, ensuring a more stable performance.
  • Resolved errors related to data storage in specific environments.
• Improved Data Retrieval and Communication Speed
  • Optimized the app's data retrieval process, resulting in smoother responses during operations.
• Unified Design Consistency
  • Standardized icon colors used within the app, achieving a more cohesive design.

Version 1.0.1 – 2025-01-07

Improvements

• Automatic mobile design settings adaptation
  • Design settings, such as font size, margins, and border radius configured for desktop, will now automatically adapt to mobile settings. This improvement reduces the need for manual adjustments when switching to mobile views.
  • If needed, the "Advanced Settings" button allows you to customize mobile-specific values as before.

Version 1.0.0.a – 2025-01-03

Improvements

• Icons added for selection options in the settings screen
  • Some selection options in the settings screen have been redesigned to use icons instead of text. This change eliminates ambiguity and makes it easier to intuitively understand the settings.

Version 1.0.0 – 2025-01-01 (Official Release)

Main Release Contents

• Plan Availability
  • Four plans—Free, Starter, Pro, and Premium—are now available.
• Features
  • The app now supports timer creation, display options, design customization, and targeting settings, among other features.