The last 10 seconds of every December 31st are usually accompanied by a countdown to toast with family and friends at the precise moment of the turn of the year. For this tradition, technology and cell phones make their contribution.
Many people usually have a news channel on their television as the background of dinner. However, there is a fun and accessible way to count down to midnight.
Certain free applications allow the 10 seconds before the New Year become an unforgettable moment.
Applications are a good option if you don’t have a television nearby at New Year’s Eve dinner. Photo: Freepik.
New Year 2026: free countdown apps
1. Countdown Widget
If the idea is to have the countdown in sight to motivate yourself or to continue using the phone until 2026 arrives, Countdown Widget It is your ideal option. This app allows you to add “widgets” to your home screen to see the count there, both on your cell phone and on your computer.
This way you can have a constant display of the time remaining, in this case, for the arrival of New Year 2026. You can choose the design, colors and fonts that give a personal touch to the tool.
Countdown Widget is a simple and easy option to wait for the New Year 2026. Photo: Freepik.This application can also be used to count the hours until vacation, as well as for a trip or for the arrival of a desired visit, among others.
2. Google Clock
Google It also has an option to follow the countdown from your cell phone.
In addition to having alternatives such as an alarm clock function, it can accompany you in the countdown in this New Year. The design is attractive and can be synchronized with other devices.
3. Time Until
The application Time Until is more versatile and allows you to create countdowns for all types of events, from the New Year even birthdays and holidays. It is intuitive and has many design options to explore.
Time Until offers a variety of designs for your countdown, both for New Year’s and other events. Photo: Freepik.
4. The Day Before
The application The Day Before Not only does it allow you to count the time until midnight, but it can also continue to be used to avoid missing anniversaries, birthdays or important events.
Additionally, you have the ability to customize the countdown with photos and colors.
5. Countdown Star
Con Countdown Star You can customize any countdown, for any event. Of course also for New Year.
It provides the ability to set visual and auditory alarms and generate anticipation among dinner guests as time passes. In addition, it has the option to share the count on social networks, making it more fun and easier to invite friends or family who are far away.
