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Timeslicer

Timeslicer is a time tracking and distraction-blocking app that automatically infers tasks from visible content in the browser and supported desktop apps. It helps users review their day without manual timers while keeping activity data stored locally on their device.

Timeslicer

Overview

Timeslicer is a time tracking and distraction-blocking product that automatically maps what you work on into tasks and a daily timeline. It is designed to reduce manual timer use by inferring activity from visible content in the browser and from supported desktop apps.

The home page frames the product as a way to “take control of your time,” while the privacy policy shows how it works in practice: a desktop app and browser extensions read limited visible text, then store task data locally on the device. The product is available for Mac and Windows, with browser-extension support in Chrome, and it offers a free tier, a Pro subscription, and an Enterprise option.

Core features

Automatic task tracking

Timeslicer automatically tracks task activity so you can review how your day was spent without running a timer or entering work manually.

Context-aware detection

The browser extension and desktop app classify what is on screen to identify work and distractions based on content rather than only the app name or website address.

Subjective distraction blocking

The product can block distracting content using subjective categories, which the site distinguishes from simple URL blocking.

Task timeline and analysis

The home page shows a daily timeline of tasks and activities, and the Pro plan adds full history, search, advanced analytics, and reports.

Local-first privacy

Timeslicer stores activity data locally and says it does not record screenshots, keystrokes, or screen video, which is part of its privacy model.

Desktop app plus browser extension setup

Setup is presented as a quick install on macOS or Windows, followed by connecting browser extensions such as Chrome.

Practical use cases

  • Automatic personal time tracking

    For people who want a running record of what they actually spent time on during the day, Timeslicer builds a timeline from activity rather than asking them to start and stop timers.

  • Reviewing mixed work across apps

    For knowledge workers moving between documents, browser pages, and chat apps, the product can infer task names from visible content and grouped activity so the log is closer to real work than site visits alone.

  • Blocking distracting content

    For users trying to cut down on distracting browsing, Timeslicer can block content based on subjective categories instead of relying only on simple website rules.

  • Analyzing time and task history

    For people who want to audit work patterns after the fact, the Pro tier adds full history, search, reports, and advanced analytics for deeper review.

  • Company-wide rollout

    For teams or organizations that want centralized support and deployment help, the Enterprise offering mentions custom features, productivity analysis, IT integration support, training, and a dedicated account manager.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Automatically tracks tasks without manual timers or continuous user input.
  • Uses content awareness rather than only URLs or app names, which can make task labeling more specific.
  • Stores activity data locally on the device instead of syncing task history to Timeslicer’s servers.
  • States that it does not record screenshots, keystrokes, or mouse movement.
  • Offers a free plan plus paid Pro and Enterprise options, so users can try the product before upgrading.

Cons

  • The pricing page itself returned a 404 in the collected sources, so full pricing details and plan limits could not be independently verified from that page.
  • The privacy policy says some task inference is processed through Google and OpenAI rather than entirely on-device.
  • Supported app text reading is documented only for Discord, Slack, Notion, and Obsidian in the privacy policy; broader app coverage is not confirmed in the collected sources.

FAQ

How does Timeslicer track time?

Timeslicer uses a desktop app and browser extensions to read limited visible content, then infers what task you were working on. In its privacy policy, it says the browser extension extracts up to 500 characters of visible text from the page you are viewing, while the desktop app can use the active application name, window title, and text inside supported apps to derive task records.

Where is my data stored?

Timeslicer says activity data is stored locally on your computer. The privacy policy states that raw captured text, task attributions, task history, and supporting files are kept on your device and are not synchronized to Timeslicer’s servers.

Does Timeslicer record my screen or keystrokes?

No. Timeslicer says it does not take screenshots, record your screen, log keystrokes, or track mouse movement.

What platforms does Timeslicer support?

The site says the desktop app is for macOS and Windows, and the home page also offers downloads for Mac and Windows. The browser extension is set up by connecting it after installing the desktop app.

Can Timeslicer block distractions too?

The privacy policy says Timeslicer can read text inside Discord, Slack, Notion, and Obsidian through the desktop app. It also says the browser extension can block distractions based on content, not just the app name or URL.

Quick Facts

Category
Productivity
Platform
Mac, Windows
Browser support
Chrome extension
Data storage
Local on device
Pricing model
Free tier, Pro subscription, Enterprise
Source domain
timeslicer.app