Always-on-Top Timer — a Countdown That Floats Over Every App

This is a free timer that stays always on top: one click on the pop-out button moves it into a small floating window that sits above your editor, browser, documents — every application, even when they're focused or maximized. No installation, no sign-up; it works straight from the browser.

Why a visible countdown changes things

A timer hidden in a background tab might as well not exist — out of sight, the session loses its grip and an hour disappears unnoticed. With the countdown floating in the corner of your screen, the commitment stays physically present: you see the ring closing, you remember what this block of time was for. People who struggle with time blindness (a common ADHD experience) often find a permanently visible timer is the single feature that makes time management stick.

How it works

1. Start a focus session — any length from 1 to 90 minutes.
2. Click the pop-out button (or the "Always on top" toggle in settings).
3. The timer opens in a compact floating pill via the browser's Picture-in-Picture window, which the operating system keeps above all other windows. Drag it anywhere; resize it to get the full card with controls.
4. Work in any app you like — the countdown stays in view, and the chime and flash still fire when the session ends.

Frequently asked questions

Which browsers support the always-on-top window?

Chromium browsers — Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Arc — support the full floating window with controls (the Document Picture-in-Picture API). Safari falls back to a video-style floating timer with the controls staying on the page. Firefox currently doesn't support either pop-out, but the timer itself works everywhere.

Does the timer keep running if I switch apps or tabs?

Yes. The countdown is anchored to the clock, not to the tab being active, so it stays accurate in the background — and with the pop-out window you'll see it the whole time anyway.