Visual Timer

A visual timer that changes color over time to help track time visually, with adjustable opacity and choice of UI styles

A visual time-tracking overlay that changes colors as time passes, helping you stay aware of time while working or browsing. Detailed Description Visual Timer transforms your browsing experience by adding a subtle color overlay that gradually changes as time passes. Never lose track of time again while working, studying, or browsing online! How It Works The extension creates a gentle color overlay on your browser that transitions through different colors (Blue → Green → Purple → Red) based on your customized time settings. As time progresses, the color shifts, providing a natural, intuitive sense of time passing without distracting notifications or alarms. Key Features Color-Changing Visual Overlay: Watch as your screen subtly transitions through colors as time passes Dual UI Options: Choose between Classic interface or Minecraft-styled Pixel UI Fully Customizable Settings: Adjust time duration (up to 24 hours) Control overlay opacity (1-100%) Customize all color stages Show/hide time display Special YouTube Integration: Automatically adjusts to preserve video controls and visibility Productivity Tools: Pause/resume timing Reset timer instantly Automatic pause during system idle Cross-Browser Synchronization: Settings sync across all your Chrome instances Lightweight Performance: Built with vanilla JavaScript for minimal resource usage Perfect For Students managing study sessions Professionals tracking meeting or work time Content creators monitoring screen time Anyone who wants a gentle reminder of time passing Privacy & Permissions Visual Timer respects your privacy with minimal required permissions: Storage - Saves your settings and timer state Alarms - Updates the timer every second Idle - Detects when your system is inactive Tabs - Applies the overlay to web pages No data collection, no analytics, no ads - just a helpful time management tool. Technical Details Built with vanilla JavaScript Chrome Extension Manifest V3 compliant Lightweight with minimal performance impact Regular updates and improvements Stay aware of time passing without disrupting your workflow with Visual Timer - the subtle, customizable time management solution for Chrome. To set the timer: 1. Click the extension icon 2. Go to "Settings" tab (if using Pixel UI) 3. Use the hour/minute inputs to set your desired time 4. The changes are applied automatically Note: The color changes gradually not immediately.