Multi-timer
Run up to 10 independent countdown timers simultaneously from one browser tab. Label, start, pause, and reset each timer without affecting the others.
What is the Multi-Timer?
Run up to 10 countdown timers at once, each with its own label and colour. Ideal for cooking, where pasta, sauce, and vegetables all finish on different schedules. Each timer has independent pause, reset, and delete controls. When a timer finishes, its card flashes and an alert sounds. Grant notification permission to get a desktop alert even if this tab is in the background.
Common Uses
- Multi-course cooking: Set simultaneous timers for the oven, stovetop, and resting meat so every component of a complex meal finishes together.
- Workshop and training facilitation: Run independent timers for each breakout group in a workshop so all groups surface at the same time without interrupting others.
- Pharmaceutical compounding: Pharmacists and lab technicians time multiple reactions or incubation periods simultaneously without losing track of each process.
- Parallel coding tasks: Set timers for compile runs, test suites, and deployment steps running in parallel to track which finishes first.
- Fitness circuit training: Run separate timers for each exercise station in a circuit, allowing different work/rest ratios per station.
- Kids' homework sessions: Set independent timers for each child's subject time to enforce equitable study allocation without constant monitoring.
- Home brewing and fermentation: Track multiple fermentation vessels with different start times and durations without maintaining a written log.
FAQ
How many timers can I run at the same time?
Up to 10 at once. Each has its own label, colour, and independent controls. That's enough for a full Thanksgiving dinner without losing track of anything.
Will the sounds overlap if timers finish at the same time?
Yes — each timer plays its own alert. The cards also flash, and you'll get a browser notification per finished timer so you know which one needs attention.
Can I save my timers for next time?
Not currently — timers live only while the tab is open. Close or refresh the page and you'll start fresh. For single-use timing, you can use the countdown timer instead.
Does the multi-timer store my timer configurations?
No. Timer settings exist only in the browser tab's memory. Nothing is saved to a server or your device's storage.
How many timers can I run at once?
You can add and run as many timers as you need simultaneously. Each timer is independent — pausing one does not affect the others. Practical limits depend on your device's processing power.
By the Numbers
- Food waste accounts for approximately 30–40% of the U.S. food supply — overcooked or forgotten food is a leading cause (USDA)
- Knowledge workers check their phones or apps an average of 58 times per day (RescueTime data)
- Structured time management techniques improve individual productivity by 20–25% (McKinsey research)
- Professional kitchens routinely manage 8–12 simultaneous timers during a full service — multi-timer tools bring this to home users