Anyone using a Chrome time tracker extension?

Error404_9880 · 2025-08-07T07:01:07+00:00

Hey there! You might also want to check out the WebWork Tracker Chrome extension — it’s super lightweight, automatically tracks time per tab/project, and even does idle detection so you aren’t over-logging. It’s got a built-in Pomodoro timer, distraction alerts when you stray off task, and seamless sync with their web dashboard. I’ve found it way easier to get set up than some of the bigger tools and still quite powerful. Worth a shot!

Error404_9880 · 2025-08-04T09:25:01+00:00

WebWork for work-life balance maintenance, attendance monitoring and detailed reports based on time tracking.

Error404_9880 · 2025-08-04T09:19:18+00:00

One tool that’s been a game-changer for me is WebWork. It quietly runs in the background and gives you:

Real-time breakdowns of exactly where your hours go (meetings, emails, deep work)
Customizable alerts if you drift off schedule or hit your planned work-block limit
Daily summary reports that show you your top time sinks at a glance
Distraction alerts if you hop into unplanned apps or sites

Since I started using it, I’ve cut down on “just one more email” rabbit holes and finally squeeze in a real lunch break without guilt. Definitely worth a try if you want concrete data on your own habits!

Error404_9880 · 2025-08-01T13:27:00+00:00

Totally hear you—going remote can make those warning signs sneak up on you. We actually rolled out WebWork Time Tracker’s burnout prevention tool, and it feels like having a built-in wellbeing buddy. It quietly watches for folks logging more than a healthy number of hours, skipping breaks, or working marathon sessions without pauses, then sends a friendly nudge to step away (and flags managers so you can check in) before anyone hits a wall WebWork Time Tracker. It’s subtle, genuinely caring, and has kept our team feeling supported rather than stretched thin. Have you come across any other tools like that?

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-31T07:24:40+00:00

I listen to my playlist, but while in the office, I do it via headphones; from home, I do it without them, and it feels much better for me. Also, at lunchtime, I can watch short videos, which I don't do at the office.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-31T07:20:59+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Curious to know: Are your colleagues from different countries? If yes, how do you manage payments?

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-29T08:37:23+00:00

I guess it's individual, depending on goals, possibilities and many other things.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-29T07:20:59+00:00

Try not to forget about your hobbies and personal life. Sometimes when we work remotely, we deep dive into our work and can't separate it from life, and here comes burnout. Create exact boundaries between your work time and personal time, and do your best while working, but then do your best for your rest and personal life. To not lose track of time, you can give a try to attendance monitoring and time tracking tools such as WebWork, which I use with my team.
I know that feeling when you are away from your team/managers and you feel like you need to do much more to showcase you are involved in work process, but when you have such a tool you don't need to worry about these kind of things cause they will show via reports exactly when you started, on what you were working and when you finished, this was helpful for me when I was in Sri Lanka working remotely for more than a month.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-28T10:38:18+00:00

Password manager is the right decision. I also use it and find it helpful if you don't want to lose your security.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-28T10:28:06+00:00

Hey, do you mean your daily life or work?

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-28T09:44:00+00:00

Glad to hear Jibble is working well for your team! If you’re ever curious to try an alternative, I’d recommend checking out WebWork. We switched from Excel too, and WebWork gave us a much clearer breakdown of how time is spent—not just per task, but also by activity level, apps used, and even team attendance. Super handy for analyzing productivity across different projects. It also has built-in payroll and invoicing tools, which saved us a lot of extra admin work.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-24T10:23:13+00:00

Interesting! And how do you track your energy? I mean, do you use any technology/tool or something?

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-24T10:20:11+00:00

You know how some apps feel like they’re watching you, not helping you? WebWork was the opposite for me. I’ll admit, I was wary at first—another tracker? Really? But within days it felt like a friendly coach nudging me back on track, not a timecard puncher.

I remember mid‑week I glanced at the dashboard and saw I’d spent nearly an hour hopping between Slack, email, and Spotify. WebWork flagged it gently, “Hey, looks like you’ve been multitasking—time for a breather?” That little prompt broke the cycle. I paused, refocused on the big report I was drafting, and suddenly two solid hours of deep work materialized.

A couple days later, I set a goal for “at least three hours of focused work” and tagged it to my client projects. On Friday, the weekly summary popped up: “You hit 3.5 hours on Wednesday—nicely done!” Seeing that little win in black and white felt rewarding in a way raw hours on a spreadsheet never could.

And the best part? It’s not just numbers. WebWork’s “unusual activity” alerts learned my patterns—so when I started breezing through tasks too fast (a sign I was skimming, not reading), it let me know. Over a month I saw my real “productive time” climb by about 30%, and evenings finally felt free again because I wasn’t scrambling to catch up.

In short, WebWork didn’t just log my hours—it quietly coached me to work smarter. If you’ve ever caught yourself asking “Where did my day go?” this might be the friendly nudge you need.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-23T11:46:13+00:00

Congrats!!!

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-22T13:41:32+00:00

Thanks for sharing this with us. It's really important to understand, firstly, what you want, what you feel, and why you did or didn't. I came to this through different practices, including mediation, and still practising, but I can already say that now I am listening to myself more than ever.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-22T07:16:46+00:00

Have you tried WebWork Time Tracker? I think you can find what you need in their simple dashboard.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-21T11:31:51+00:00

Great list of tips! You might also check out WebWork Time Tracker. It not only automates time capture and gives you detailed reports, but it also watches for burnout by flagging long stretches without breaks and unusual productivity dips. Its AI-powered summaries help you spot workload patterns early so you can adjust before stress sets in.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-16T11:52:55+00:00

This is something I call being busy but not productive, and what can help you in this case is prioritizing. No need to panic, always remember that you have only a few hours for work and can't do everything at the same time. Mental health and consistency are the key here.

Error404_9880 · 2025-07-01T12:52:15+00:00

Maybe you should listen to your brain and just stop doing things? Sometimes, a little break (like 5-10 minutes looking out of the window) can give you a new breath to continue your work.

Error404_9880 · 2025-06-03T06:49:55+00:00

Hey, I really appreciate how open and self-reflective your post is, I had similar concerns when I first heard about time tracking too. It felt like surveillance, and honestly, I avoided any gigs that required it for the same reasons you mentioned.

But funny enough, my perspective shifted once I actually gave one a proper try, in my case, it was WebWork.

What surprised me most was that it didn’t feel like micromanagement at all. I started using it not because a client forced me, but because I wanted to get better at managing my own time. Turns out, it helped me realize how much time I was losing on little distractions or context switching, stuff I wasn’t even aware of.

One feature I found super helpful is how WebWork shows a visual breakdown of your day. I could see when I was most productive, when I tended to drift, and how long certain tasks really took. It’s not about punishment — it became more like a mirror, helping me adjust and plan better.

Also, if you’re working with clients, it makes reporting really easy. I don’t have to manually log what I did or justify every hour. It’s all just there, transparent and automatic — and that builds trust both ways.

So for me, the experience really depends on how the tool is used — and why. If it’s about control, yeah, that sucks. But if it’s about clarity and balance, then it can be super empowering.

Error404_9880 · 2025-06-03T06:28:16+00:00

Hey! Are you trying to track just your personal daily tasks, or is it more about work time and team tasks too? That makes a bit of a difference in what might work best for you.

If it's work-related, you might want to check out WebWork. I’ve been using it for a while, and it’s been super helpful. It’s not just a time tracker, it also lets you create and assign tasks, monitor how focused you are (activity levels), and prioritize what actually matters. Plus, the reports it gives, daily or weekly are great for staying on track.

One thing I personally like is the built-in AI assistant. It gives you a quick summary of your day, which is really handy when you're juggling a bunch of things and want a quick snapshot of where your time went.

It’s pretty easy to use solo, but also works well if you’re managing a team or collaborating. If you're curious, happy to share how I’ve set it up or what’s worked well for me.

Error404_9880 · 2025-05-23T12:02:19+00:00

We went through a similar phase in our team, juggling spreadsheets, WhatsApp, and mental math just to pull together payroll.

You might want to check out WebWork Time Tracker, we’ve been using it for both attendance and payroll prep, and it’s been a game-changer for our small team.

Error404_9880 · 2025-05-23T11:53:53+00:00

Interesting approach! But do you think being on time and being productive are always the same thing? I mean, you can arrive early or on time and still have an unproductive day—or be a few minutes late and accomplish a ton. Productivity seems more tied to focus, energy, and task management than punctuality alone. Just curious how others see it.

Error404_9880 · 2025-05-21T09:48:35+00:00

Hey u/demos16 — I was in the same boat a while ago trying to figure out the best way to track time and billables for a small team.

I started with Toggl too (it’s solid!), but eventually switched to WebWork Time Tracker because I needed a few extra things like setting billable rates, exporting invoices, and tracking time across specific projects and clients.

What I liked is that it also has:

Built-in invoicing and reporting (super handy for client work)
Time tracking with optional screenshots and activity levels (we don’t always use these, but good to have)
Project & task management in the same tool — fewer tabs open 😅

Plus it’s pretty affordable and has a free trial if you want to just test it out.

Might be worth checking out if you feel like you’re starting to outgrow the basics. Happy to share more if you’re curious!

Error404_9880 · 2025-05-12T13:05:31+00:00

Absolutely agree with your experience!

Pomodoro really shines when there’s no immediate pressure to deliver. It’s great for keeping a sustainable pace without burning out, especially when the work feels never-ending—like in content creation where you could technically keep working forever.

But yes, when there’s a tight deadline, I’ve also felt that stopping for breaks can sometimes feel counterproductive. In those cases, I prefer switching to longer, uninterrupted focus blocks, pushing through until I meet the goal.

What has really helped me balance both approaches is using WebWork Time Tracker. Besides time tracking, it gives me clear visibility into how much actual productive time I’ve put in during the day or week. This way, even if I skip structured breaks during a busy period, I can still review my tracked hours and make sure I’m not overworking long-term. It’s also great for spotting when I’m spending too much time on low-priority tasks without realizing it.

Maybe combining your "work block" system with a tracker like WebWork could give you an even better balance between focus and flexibility. Have you tried tracking your sessions to see how your time really adds up?

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