Need a lightweight timer that won’t distract you? Mini Time Tracker is a clean, simple tool that lives in your menu bar and does one thing well: track time.

🕒 Features
- Distraction-free design
Runs entirely in your Mac’s menu bar—no windows, no clutter. - One-click control
Start, pause, reset, and copy time—all from a quick dropdown. - Clipboard integration
Copy the current timer value (HH:MM) with one click. - No data collection
We value your privacy. Mini Time Tracker stores nothing and never sends data.
🌟 Perfect For
- Timeboxing tasks
- Tracking billable hours manually
- Studying with Pomodoro or flow methods
- Monitoring session lengths for focus and flow
📦 Lightweight. Fast. Focused.
Mini Time Tracker is made for Mac users who want simplicity, speed, and clarity. No notifications. No setup. Just time, tracked.
🔒 Privacy First
Mini Time Tracker collects no data and requires no login. Your time is your own.
Ready to make time tracking simple again?
🖱️ Download on the Mac App Store
Mini Time Tracker Support
If you’re using Mini Time Tracker, thank you! This lightweight app lives in your Mac’s menu bar and helps you track time simply and efficiently.
📌 App Overview
Mini Time Tracker is a minimalist timer that:
- Displays a running count-up timer in your menu bar
- Lets you Start, Pause, Reset, and Copy the current time
- Keeps out of your way so you can stay focused
🛠️ Basic Usage
- Start: Click the timer in the menu bar and select “Start”
- Pause: Click and select “Pause” to freeze the timer
- Reset: Select “Reset” to return to 00:00:00
- Copy: Choose “Copy Time” to send the current time to your clipboard (HH:MM:SS format)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the app? I don’t see a window.
A: Mini Time Tracker runs entirely in your menu bar at the top of your screen. Look for the timer display.
Q: Will the timer keep running if I close the dropdown?
A: Yes! The timer continues running in the background until paused or reset.
Q: Can I set a countdown or alerts?
A: Not at this time — Mini Time Tracker is designed for simple count-up tracking only.
Q: Does the app collect any personal data?
A: No. Mini Time Tracker stores no user data and collects no analytics.
🧰 Troubleshooting
Timer isn’t showing up in the menu bar?
- Try quitting and reopening the app
- Make sure you haven’t hidden the app using a menu bar management tool
Clipboard copy not working?
- Check that you have granted the app permission if prompted
- Ensure other apps aren’t interfering with clipboard access
Still having issues? Contact me at geoff@macmenu.bar.
💬 Contact Support
For help, feedback, or feature requests, please email:
📧 geoff@macmenu.bar