obstimer — a countdown timer URL for OBS Studio

A single-URL countdown timer for live streamers. Configure once, copy the URL, and paste it into OBS Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, vMix or XSplit as a browser source. Transparent background by default, custom label and color, sound on completion. No plugin, no signup.

How to add a countdown timer to OBS Studio

  1. Set the duration or target time, label, color and sound.
  2. Copy the generated URL.
  3. In OBS: Sources → + → Browser, paste the URL, width 1920 × height 1080.
  4. Leave “Shutdown source when not visible” off so the countdown keeps running.

FAQ

Is the OBS countdown timer free?

Yes — free with no signup or plugin. A one-time €14.99 unlock adds a custom color and removes the “obstimer.com” watermark.

Does it work in Streamlabs, vMix and XSplit?

Yes. It’s a plain browser-source URL, so it works in any software with a browser source.

Can I use it as a “starting soon” or “be right back” timer?

Yes. Set a custom label or use Be Right Back mode, with a sound when the countdown ends.