Frequently Asked Questions

TimeMark monitors your device's usage in real-time by detecting which application window is currently in the foreground (active). It records timestamps and application names to build a complete picture of your computer usage.

The tracking is system-level using Windows APIs, capturing foreground time with minimal battery impact. TimeMark checks which app is active every few seconds and logs that information to a local database.

We only track which application is active and for how long. This gives you complete usage insights while protecting your privacy.

You decide! There's no universal definition of productivity—it depends entirely on your goals and work.

✓How to mark apps as productive:

1. Navigate to the Applications section
2. Find any app in the list
3. Toggle the 'Is Productive' switch
4. Your Productive Score updates automatically

Productive apps contribute to your Productive Score, which calculates the percentage of screen time spent on work-related or goal-aligned activities.

Examples: VS Code for developers, Figma for designers, Scrivener for writers, Notion for students.

Extremely accurate—typically within 5-10 seconds per hour.

The margin of error is minimal (less than 1% of total usage). One important note: TimeMark tracks active application time, not just time with the app open.

Absolutely! TimeMark gives you complete control over categories.

You can use the 10 pre-built categories (Productivity, Development, Social Media, etc.) or create your own.

⚙Creating Custom Categories:

1. Go to Applications
2. Click any app to edit it
3. In the Category dropdown, select 'Custom'
4. Type your new category name (e.g., 'Client Work')
5. Save

Any app can be reassigned at any time. Changes are instant and retroactive (historical data updates). This ensures your data is always relevant to YOUR work.

TimeMark provides comprehensive insights that help you understand and improve your digital habits:

Strategic Value

These insights help you identify time sinks ("3 hours on Slack?!"), optimize your schedule based on peak hours, and track improvement in your habits over time.

TimeMark supports multiple languages to make productivity accessible worldwide.

🌐Changing Language:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to General section
3. Find 'Language' dropdown
4. Select your preferred language (changes immediately)

⚠️ Note on Translations: All translations are AI-generated from English. They are generally accurate but may have awkward phrasing. You can request new languages via Settings → Contact.

Translation errors are expected since content is AI-generated. We appreciate reports!

📝How to Report:

• Through the App (Recommended):

  Settings → Report Bug. Include current text, correct text, and location.

• Direct Contact:

  Settings → Contact to email us directly.

• GitHub:

  Create an issue on our repository if you are a developer.

We review all reports and apply fixes in the next release. If you are fluent and want to contribute to the project, check our GitHub repository!

You have two options depending on what you want:

Both can be reversed anytime—just toggle back on. Historical data is preserved.

Yes! The Applications page has powerful search and filtering to manage hundreds of apps easily.

• 🔍
  Search Bar:

  Instant filtering, partial matches work (e.g., 'chrom' finds 'Chrome').

• 📁
  Filter by Category:

  View only Social Media, Development, etc.

• ⚡
  Filter by Productivity:

  Quickly review productive vs. non-productive.

• 📊
  Filter by Tracking Status:

  See which apps are ignored.

You can combine search with filters. Even with 500+ apps, search is instant.

For each application, you can edit multiple properties:

✨ All changes save immediately and apply retroactively to historical data.

TimeMark automatically categorizes apps on first launch using intelligent defaults (e.g., VS Code → Development, Netflix → Entertainment).

Niche apps might default to 'Uncategorized'.

You Have Control: The auto-categorization is just a starting point. You can override any category. We recommend spending 10 minutes in your first week to correct any miscategorizations to ensure accurate analytics.

TimeMark provides comprehensive reports across multiple pages:

Extremely detailed—down to the minute for every app, every day.

When you click 'View Details' on any app, you see:

• 📋
  Usage Summary:

  Exact time today, daily limit progress, and trend indicators (e.g., ↗️ +18%).

• 📈
  Weekly Graph:

  Line chart of the past 7 days to spot unusual usage patterns.

• 🕐
  Time-of-Day Breakdown:

  Visual bar chart showing if you use the app mostly in Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Night.

• 🤖
  Pattern Analysis (AI):

  Auto-generated text like "You primarily use Chrome during Evening. Usage increased 25% this week."

• 🎯
  Limit Status:

  Visual progress bar showing percentage of limit used.