# Inventory countdown Use an I**nventory countdown** block to display the remaining quantity of items in stock. It helps businesses and customers easily see how many products are available before they run out. > Only one Inventory countdown block is allowed per section (`limit: 1`).

Picture depicting the Inventory countdown block settings of the product pages section

{% hint style="success" %} Create a sense of urgency and encourage customers to purchase before the item is sold out. {% endhint %}

Settings	Type	Description
Show notice	`select`	Choose when the inventory notice appears. Options: `Always` or only when stock is `Low inventory`.
Low inventory threshold	`range`	The maximum stock level (1-50) at which the low inventory message will appear.
Hide inventory counter	`checkbox`	Hides the actual number of items in stock if enabled.
Icon size	`range`	Controls the size of the stock icon.
Colors
In stock	`color`	Icon and text color when the item is in stock.
Low stock	`color`	Icon and text color when item hits the low stock threshold.
Out of stock	`color`	Icon and text color when the item is sold out.
Padding
Bottom	`range`	Adds spacing below the block.

## Notes * The block uses live product inventory data. * When 'Hide inventory counter' is enabled, the stock quantity is not shown, but the message will still be displayed. * Color settings allow for full customization of inventory status indicators to match your store’s branding. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://broadcast.presidiocreative.com/product-theme-blocks/inventory-countdown.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.