Build Better Workday Habits with the Standing Desk Timer
Track your sitting and standing time, set personalized reminders, and build a routine that keeps you moving throughout the workday.
The Standing Desk Timer is a free, browser-based tool designed to make changing positions easier to remember. There is nothing to download, no account to create, and no complicated setup.
Choose Stand or Sit to begin tracking your current posture. When you change positions, select the other option and the timer will record your standing and sitting time separately. You can also review your daily totals and seven-day activity history.
A Simple Reminder to Keep Moving
It is easy to become absorbed in work and stay in the same position for too long, even when you have a height-adjustable desk.
The Standing Desk Timer provides a simple prompt to change positions without interrupting your workflow.
Set separate reminder intervals for sitting and standing, enable the notification options you prefer, and let the timer keep track while you work.
The goal is not to stand all day. It is to change positions regularly and develop a routine that works for you.
How the Standing Desk Timer Works
Using the timer only takes a few steps:
- Select Sit or Stand to begin tracking.
- Continue working until you are ready to change positions.
- Select the other posture when you adjust your desk.
- Choose End Session when you are finished tracking.
- Review your sitting time, standing time, posture changes, and seven-day history.
You can customize separate reminders for each posture. For example, you might set a reminder after 40 minutes of sitting and another after 20 minutes of standing.
Optional browser notifications, sound, and vibration can help ensure you notice reminders without requiring you to watch the timer.
Finding the Right Sit-Stand Routine
There is no single schedule that works for everyone. Your ideal routine will depend on your comfort, workspace, tasks, and experience using a standing desk.
If you are new to standing, begin with shorter sessions and increase them gradually. Changing positions more frequently is often easier to maintain than trying to stand for several hours at once.
Pay attention to how you feel and adjust your reminder intervals accordingly. The timer is a guide, not a requirement.
A Natural Match for Pneumatic Standing Desks
The timer works especially well with pneumatic standing desks. Because these desks can be raised or lowered quickly without motors or electrical power, changing positions requires very little interruption.
When the timer reminds you to move, adjust the desk, select your new posture, and continue working. The easier the transition feels, the more likely it is to become part of your normal routine.
Tips for a More Comfortable Workspace
A timer is most helpful when your workstation is properly adjusted.
- Keep your monitor near eye level.
- Position your keyboard so your elbows remain comfortable.
- Avoid locking your knees while standing.
- Shift your weight and move periodically.
- Consider supportive shoes or an anti-fatigue mat.
- End a session if you leave your desk so your totals remain accurate.
Small adjustments can make it easier to use your standing desk consistently.
Private, Free, and Easy to Use
Your timer settings and activity history are stored locally in your browser. The tool does not require an account, and your tracking history is not uploaded to a separate service.
Ready to begin? Select Stand or Sit in the timer above and start building a more active workday.