Countdown Owner
The person who creates the countdown. You pick the song list, set the deadline, invite members, and control when the results are revealed. You're the host — it's your show.
How it works
From setup to reveal in 5 easy steps
Running your own Hottest 100-style countdown is simpler than you think. Here's how it all comes together.
1
Create your countdown
Sign up and create your first countdown in about 30 seconds. You'll choose from our curated song lists (we've got thousands of tracks across different genres and eras), set your countdown length (top 10, 50, or 100), and pick when voting closes.
- Pick from preset song lists with thousands of tracks
- Choose your countdown length (Top 10 free, longer with Pro)
- Set your voting deadline
- Customise your countdown name
2
Invite your mates
Share your unique countdown link with your group. Drop it in the group chat, Discord server, Slack channel, or wherever your crew hangs out. Everyone who joins can participate in the voting.
- One link to share — no app downloads required
- Works on any device
- Unlimited members can join
- Members sign in to vote (keeps it fair)
3
Browse and shortlist
Everyone explores the song library and builds their personal shortlist. Take your time browsing — there's heaps to choose from. Your shortlist is private until you lock in your final votes.
- Browse the full song list at your own pace
- Add tracks to your private shortlist
- Listen to Spotify previews (Pro feature)
- No pressure — adjust your shortlist anytime before voting
4
Lock in your votes
When you're ready, cast your final votes from your shortlist. Once you've voted, it's locked in — no take-backs. You can see who else has voted (but not what they voted for), so you know who's still dragging their feet.
- Vote for your top picks from your shortlist
- Votes are locked once submitted
- See who has voted (but not their choices)
- Email reminders before the deadline (Pro feature)
5
Reveal together
When the deadline hits, voting closes automatically and results are tallied. Then comes the best part — the reveal. Hit play and watch your group's countdown unfold live. Project it at your party, stream it to your mates, and let the debates begin.
- Voting closes automatically at your deadline
- Results stay hidden until you hit reveal
- Watch the countdown unfold track by track
- Play Spotify previews during the reveal (Pro)
- Export the final playlist to Spotify (Pro)
Two simple roles
Countdown Party keeps things simple with just two roles.
Countdown Member
Everyone who joins via the invite link. Members browse the song list, build their shortlist, and cast their votes. Everyone's vote counts equally.
Ready to give it a go?
Create your first countdown in under a minute. It's free to start — no credit card required.