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Chrome ExtensionProductivityv1.2.0Updated June 19, 2026

Tab Time Tracker

Track how long you spend on each browser tab. Live timer on the icon, statistics, and privacy-friendly local storage.

Tab Time Tracker is a lightweight Chrome extension that measures how long you stay on each browser tab and helps you build a clear picture of your browsing habits - without accounts, subscriptions, or sending your data anywhere.

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Tab Time Tracker does not collect, sell, or transmit personal data. All tracking data and settings are stored locally on your device.

Screenshots
Chrome Web Store preview images for Tab Time Tracker
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Highlights

Live badge timer
See elapsed time at a glance on the toolbar icon while you browse.
Local storage only
Your browsing time data never leaves your device.
CSV export
Export statistics when you need records for review or reporting.
50+ languages
Extension UI localized through Chrome internationalization.

Key features

Know where your time goes - per tab, per domain, with smart pause and full statistics.

Live tab timer
  • Elapsed time on the extension icon badge - minutes, seconds, or hidden
  • Popup with active tab timer, tracking status, and pause reason
  • Recently visited tabs and one-click reset for the current tab
Smart automatic pause
  • Pauses when you switch tabs or the browser window loses focus
  • Stops counting when the browser is not in focus
  • Configurable idle detection: off, 1, 3, or 5 minutes
  • Skip tracking on domains in your exclusion list
Statistics dashboard
  • Top domains and top URLs over time
  • Session history with duration and timestamps
  • Filter by today, last 7 days, last 30 days, or all time
  • Search across tracked entries and export to CSV
Flexible settings
  • Privacy mode: store domain names only, not full URLs
  • Excluded domains for sites you do not want tracked
  • Reset timer on tab reload (optional)
  • Interface available in 50+ languages
Privacy-first design
  • All data stored locally in chrome.storage.local
  • No uploads to external servers
  • No analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking
  • Clear all tracked data anytime from settings
Getting started
  1. Install Tab Time Tracker from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Pin the extension icon to your toolbar for easy access.
  3. Browse as usual - the timer starts automatically on your active tab.
  4. Click the icon for the live timer, or open Statistics and Settings for deeper insights.
Permissions
Transparent access required for tab time tracking

storage

Saves tracking data, session history, statistics, and settings locally on your device.

tabs

Detects the active tab, reads URL and title, and responds to tab changes for time tracking.

idle

Detects user inactivity and pauses tracking when you are away from the computer.