Urgency Timer for WooCommerce
What it does
A countdown above the cart or checkout that, when it reaches zero, expires the cart server-side and releases the WooCommerce stock hold.
How it works
This is one of the six Asteris Cart wedges — a capability the WooCommerce ecosystem does not package cleanly. The mechanism is verifiable in the plugin source rather than only described here.
Code receipt: src/Checkout/Urgency_Timer.php::enforce_expiry()
[CODE SNIPPET — CC to insert the relevant logic from src/ at build; must match shipping v1.0.]
The full reasoning is in the wedge essay: /why/urgency-that-expires.
Tier and pricing
The Urgency Timer module is included in the Pro and Agency tier. Replaces HurryTimer Pro (about $39/yr, audited 5 Jun 2026). Asteris Cart consolidates this and 21 other modules into one plugin. See pricing →
Settings
Configure it under Asteris Cart → Urgency Timer in the WooCommerce admin. [SETTINGS DETAIL — confirm exact options against v1.0 build.]
Where it fits
Urgency Timer is one of 22 Asteris Cart modules. See all modules → · Compare Asteris Cart with the alternatives →
FAQ
What does the Urgency Timer module do? A countdown above the cart or checkout that, when it reaches zero, expires the cart server-side and releases the WooCommerce stock hold.
Which tier includes Urgency Timer? The Pro and Agency tier.
What does it replace? It covers what HurryTimer Pro does (about $39 a year), inside one plugin.