Time Tracker is a free browser extension that watches how long you spend on websites, breaks your browsing habits down into actionable charts and summaries, and lets you set daily time limits or site blocks to stay focused and avoid time sinks. Works on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, perfect if you want to understand and control your web time without a big learning curve.

What It Is

Time Tracker is a lightweight browser add-on that quietly runs in the background while you browse. It keeps track of how much time you’re spending on each website, gives you a breakdown of your daily and weekly habits, and lets you slice that data however you want. The idea is simple: if you can see where your time goes, you can make smarter choices about how you spend it.

Why You Might Want It

Most of us have a rough idea that we waste time online, but we don’t really know it until we can see it in numbers and charts. This extension gives you that view right in your browser. You get automatic analysis of your habits and the ability to set rules (like “no Instagram after 5pm” or “limit YouTube to 30 minutes a day”) without juggling multiple apps. And because the data lives locally in your browser, privacy is better than most cloud-based trackers.

How It Works

After you install Time Tracker and pin it to your toolbar, it logs time spent on each site as you browse. You can open its panel to see a breakdown by site, total time, and trend graphs. From there, add limits to distractor sites or set blocked periods to keep yourself on task. There’s no account to create and no tracking outside your own browser.

Features We Like

●Detailed time logs and visual habit analytics right in your browser.
●Custom daily limits and site blocks to help you stay focused.
●Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
●Dark mode and optional backups via GitHub Gist or Obsidian.
●Open-source code you can inspect or contribute to.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Tracks deeply without sending your data anywhere. Easy to set limits that actually matter. Works across major browsers.
Cons: A few users say some restrictions can be tricky to adjust once set, and weekly limits aren’t yet built in.

Geek Verdict

Time Tracker isn’t flashy, but it gets the job done in a way that’s smarter than just installing a blocker or guessing how much time you waste online. If you genuinely want data and control, not just guilt, this tool delivers thoughtful insights with minimal fuss. Great for students, remote workers, or anyone who’s ready to see exactly where those hours go each day.