Reliable in background tabs

A timer should keep honest time. Nothing more.

Start a countdown, Pomodoro, stopwatch, or interval timer in one click. FocusHub follows elapsed time when you switch tabs, keeps personal labels on your device, and leaves ads outside the running timer.

  • No account
  • Tested timing model
  • Local session history
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01 / The Toolkit

One clock for every kind of work.

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03 / Evidence, Not Claims

Trust the clock.
Check the method.

A background tab can delay visual updates. FocusHub calculates from elapsed wall-clock time instead of assuming every browser callback arrived on schedule.

Read the timer accuracy methodology
01

Elapsed-Time Timing

The display is derived from timestamps, so a throttled callback does not quietly make the timer run slow.

02

Recovery Checks

Automated tests cover delayed callbacks, pausing, expiry, duration changes, and restoring a saved countdown.

03

Honest Limits

Browsers and operating systems can still delay sound or suspend a tab. The methodology says where those limits begin.

04 / Use the Tool Well

Give the block a finish line.

1

Name the Evidence

“Draft the opening paragraph” gives the session a clearer end than “work on the essay.”

2

Choose by Task

Use a short block when starting is hard and a longer one when interruption would destroy useful context.

3

Review the Result

When the alarm sounds, compare the planned outcome with what exists. Adjust the next block, not your self-worth.

05 / Field Notes

Use time with intention.

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06 / The Fine Print

Useful answers, no mystery.

Is FocusHub free?

Yes. Every timer is free with no account, trial, or usage limit.

Do I need an account or app?

No. The timers work in a browser tab. You can optionally install the site from your browser for easier offline access.

Where is my session data stored?

Session information is stored locally in your browser. FocusHub does not transmit your timer history to an account.