Timer is like sleep, but reports progress.
Publisher’s description
What is timer?
timer by caarlos0 is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in Go. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.6, released on March 4, 2025. The version history goes back to July 13, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (caarlos0/timer) has 637 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Simplenote.
Project description on GitHub: “A `sleep` with progress”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: timer is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Key features
- After finished timing possible shut down/reboot/suspend system, play beep and send notification
- It is possible allow/disable playing beep
- Set custom text for notification and alarm clock dialog
- Use keyboard shortcuts for start, pause or stop timer and reset timer values
AppStream · Flathub
Is timer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0C204022ECB58B8D5B37F2459C4797C8560EED0B3F43C6BF2BDD8A59D234E030· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.6Latest | March 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.4.5 | July 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.4.4 | July 13, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id caarlos0.timer -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.vikdevelop.timerInformation
- Publisher
- caarlos0
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/caarlos0/timer
- Written in
- Go
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.4.6
- Released
- March 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 637
- GitHub forks
- 40
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- caarlos0.timer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is timer free?
Yes. timer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is timer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install timer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does timer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of timer?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 13, 2024.
Can I use timer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to timer?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Simplenote, osquery and Hydrus Network. The alternatives page compares them.
