Online timer
Countdown, stopwatch, or pomodoro — whichever fits the task. Audio alert at the end, works offline once loaded, no signup.
About the Qaynaq Labs timer
A good timer is the smallest amount of software that demands to be elegant. Three modes cover almost every need: countdown for cooking and tasks, stopwatch for measuring elapsed time, and pomodoro for focused work-and-break cycles.
This timer runs entirely in your browser using requestAnimationFrame, so
it keeps accurate time even when the tab is in the background. The page title updates with
the live count so you can see remaining time at a glance. The audio alert at the end uses
the Web Audio API and works on any modern device — no extra permissions required.
Frequently asked
Does the timer keep counting if I switch tabs?
Yes. Internally we track end-time as an epoch timestamp, not as a ticking interval, so background throttling doesn't drift.
Will I hear the alert if my volume is muted?
Browsers respect your system volume. If muted, you won't hear the beep — watch the page title instead.
What's pomodoro?
A productivity technique: 25 minutes of focused work, then 5 minutes of break, repeated. Adjust the work/break lengths to your preference.
Can I bookmark a specific timer setting?
Not yet — bookmarkable URLs are on the roadmap. For now use the preset buttons for common durations.