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Simple Online Timer

Use a simple online timer for study, deep work, reading, revision, or any open-ended focus block. Start without an account, then connect sessions to your projects and todos when you want analytics.

Open-ended focus

Track reading, exam revision, coding, and other work blocks with a lightweight timer that stays out of your way.

Start instantly

Start, pause, and save a session quickly. No project setup is required for a Quick Timer session.

Connect your progress

Connect your sessions to a Prodomoro account to review time by project and topic in Analytics.

A simple timer for study

An open-ended timer is useful when your work does not fit a fixed cycle. Start it for a chapter, practice set, reading block, or coding session, pause when you need to step away, and stop when you are done. The elapsed time gives you a clear record of the effort without forcing a break schedule. If you want the classic 25-minute focus and 5-minute break rhythm, switch to Prodomoro's Pomodoro timer. If you want to understand where your time goes, connect the session to a project and topic in your account. Quick Timer stays available when you just need to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this online timer useful for?

Use it for open-ended study, reading, revision, coding, or any work session where you want to track elapsed time.

Do I need a project to use the timer?

No. Quick Timer lets you start instantly. Choose a project and topic in your account when you want deeper analytics.

Can I use the Pomodoro timer instead?

Yes. Prodomoro also includes a Pomodoro timer with a 25-minute focus block and a 5-minute break.

Can I connect sessions to my account?

Yes. An account connects sessions to projects and topics so you can review your time in Analytics.

How long should I study without a break?

It varies from person to person. Many people focus well for 45 to 90 minutes before needing a rest. Use the timer to see how long you naturally stay focused, then take short breaks when your attention drops.

What is the difference between a timer and a stopwatch?

A countdown timer ends at a time you set, while a stopwatch counts up for as long as you keep it running. This tool counts up, which suits open-ended study and work sessions.

Can I track different subjects with this timer?

The free timer saves sessions with your task list in your browser. For per-project and per-topic tracking with analytics, create a free Prodomoro account and assign sessions to a project and topic.

Is this study timer free?

Yes. The online timer is free to use in your browser with no sign-up required.

Will my sessions be lost if I close the tab?

Completed sessions and tasks are saved in your browser, so they will still be there when you come back on the same device and browser. Clearing your browser data will remove them.

When should I switch to the Pomodoro timer?

Use Pomodoro mode when you want fixed focus blocks and scheduled breaks, for example when you are procrastinating or when you need steady rhythm during long study days.

How to use this online study timer

Press start when you begin working and let the timer run while you study, read, write or code. Pause it when you take a break and start again when you return. When you finish, your completed session is saved in your browser history so you can see how long you focused.

Timer vs Pomodoro: which should you use?

Pomodoro splits work into fixed focus blocks and scheduled breaks, which is helpful if you struggle to start or need strict structure. A simple timer or stopwatch lets you work for as long as you stay focused and stop when you decide. Choose the timer for deep work where interruptions at fixed times would break your flow, such as long reading, writing, problem solving or coding. Choose Pomodoro mode when you need rhythm and regular rest.

Best ways to use a study timer

Exam revision

Time how long you spend on each subject or chapter, so your revision is based on real hours instead of guesses.

Reading and note-taking

Track long reading sessions and see how much focused time a book or paper really takes.

Coding and project work

Run the timer during development sessions to measure focused work and notice when your attention drops.

Writing and creative work

Use an open-ended timer to protect long, uninterrupted writing blocks without a bell cutting you off.

Why track your study time?

What you measure is easier to improve. Tracking study time shows how long you really focus, which topics get most of your attention and which days you work best. Over time, your session history helps you plan realistic study schedules and spot habits worth changing. Even a simple record of daily focused hours can make goals feel more concrete.

Tips for effective focused sessions

Choose one clear task for each session and write it down first. Put your phone away and close tabs you do not need. Take a short break when your attention fades, then continue. Review your session history weekly and note which times of day you focus best. If you prefer fixed focus and break intervals, switch to Pomodoro mode.

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