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ADHD Timer
A free ADHD timer for studying in short blocks. Pick 5, 10 or 15 minutes, press Start and watch the time left on the digits and the ruler. When the bell rings, the timer waits until you start the next block.
Countdown
Ready · 10-minute countdown
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Tip: if getting started is the hard part, try 5 minutes.
01 The format
Short blocks, time you can see
Each block is one countdown with a clear end. The time left is always in sight, as digits and as a ruler that empties toward zero, so there is no need to work out how long is left. Nothing starts by itself: after the bell, the break lasts as long as you want. To see the time left as a disc instead, open the visual timer.
Start small. A five-minute block is easy to say yes to, and once it’s done, you can choose a longer one or stop there. For longer sessions with breaks when you want them, try the focus timer. To keep the countdown next to your notes in Notion, add the Notion timer widget.
02 How to
How to use the ADHD timer
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Pick a block
Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Custom sets another length, from 1 minute up.
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Name the task, if you like
Write the one thing this block is for, like “read pages 40 to 45”. The subject and the task are optional, and the task stays on screen.
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Press Start, or hit Space
The digits and the ruler show the time left: the colored part gets shorter as the block runs. Press F to hide everything else.
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Take a break
When the bell rings, the timer waits. Stretch, get some water, and press Start again when you’re ready.
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Look back at your blocks
Every finished block goes to your study log with its subject and task.
03 FAQ
Questions about the ADHD timer
What is an ADHD timer?
A timer built around short blocks of work and a countdown you can take in at a glance. People with and without ADHD use this format for homework, reading and revision. This one is free and runs in your browser.
How long should a study block be?
There is no right length. Ten or fifteen minutes is a common place to begin, and five when getting started is the hard part. If the bell keeps ringing in the middle of things, try a longer block next time.
Is the ADHD timer a medical tool?
No. Study Tally is a study timer, not a medical product. It doesn’t diagnose or treat anything and makes no claims about attention. It offers a format: short blocks, the time left in sight and breaks when you choose them.
Can I change the sound at the end?
Yes. Open the timer settings and pick a desk bell, a wood block, a soft chime or no sound, and set the volume. The bell button above the timer turns the sound off and on.
Do I need an account? Where are my blocks saved?
No account is needed. Your blocks are saved in this browser, on this device, and you can export them to a file from the tracker.
04 Contents
More tools for studying
- Study Timer Pomodoro
- Focus Timer your own length
- Break Timer work and rest
- Reading Timer one book at a time
- Study Stopwatch count up
- Aesthetic Study Timer themes and sounds
- Flip Clock flipping digits
- Minimalist Timer just the time
- Fullscreen Timer big countdown
- Visual Timer a disc that shrinks
- AP Exam Timer AP sections
- SAT Timer digital SAT
- Exam Timer ACT and tests
- Study Tracker your hours
- Study Planner schedule maker
- Time Blocking Planner week in blocks
- Homework Planner due dates
- Exam Study Planner plan to exam day
- Weekly Study Planner printable
- Grade Calculator weighted grades
- Final Grade Calculator what you need
- GPA Calculator 4.0 scale
- High School GPA Calculator honors and AP
- Cumulative GPA Calculator all semesters
- The Pomodoro Technique the guide
- Timer Widget Notion, sites, OBS