Tickline is a free online timer with a loud alarm — set any countdown, press Start, and it stays accurate even in a background tab. No sign-up, no download, works offline.

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Tip: press Space to start / pause. Screen stays awake while running.

Free online timer with alarm

Tickline is a free online timer app — set any duration, press Start, and a loud alarm rings when time is up. It runs in the browser on phone and desktop, keeps accurate time in background tabs, and needs no download or sign-up.

Tickline is a distraction-free countdown timer for anything — cooking, studying, workouts, presentations. Type a duration, press Start (or the Space bar), and the alarm rings until you dismiss it. Everything runs locally in your browser: no sign-up, no data leaving your device.

Key facts

Price: 100% free, forever
Sign-up: None required
Accuracy: Anchored to real end-timestamp
Works offline: Yes — installable PWA
Alarm sounds: Chime, beep, gong, bell
Platforms: Any modern browser, mobile or desktop

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How it works

Step 1
Set the duration
Type minutes and seconds, or tap a recent preset chip.
Step 2
Press Start
Or hit the Space bar. The countdown begins from a real end-timestamp for background accuracy.
Step 3
Hear the alarm
When zero hits, the loop-until-dismissed alarm plays and a pop-up shows quick actions.
Step 4
Add time or restart
Use +1 / +5 / +10 min shortcuts, restart, or copy the link to share the exact preset.

How Tickline compares

Feature	Tickline	Typical online timers
Background-tab accuracy	Yes — end-timestamp based	Often drifts
Loop-until-dismissed alarm	Yes	One-shot beep
Voice cues	5 min / 1 min / 30 s / 10 s	Rarely
Sign-up required	Never	Sometimes
Works offline (PWA)	Yes	No
Share preset via URL	Yes	No

Frequently asked questions

How does the online timer work?

Enter minutes and seconds, press Start, and Tickline counts down from a real end-timestamp. When it reaches zero a loud alarm plays and a pop-up celebrates the finish. Everything runs in your browser.

Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. Tickline counts down from a real end-timestamp, so background tabs stay accurate to the millisecond.

Is there a loud alarm sound?

Yes — pick chime, beep, gong or bell. The alarm loops until you dismiss it. You can also enable voice cues ("1 minute remaining").

Do I need to sign up or download anything?

No. Tickline is 100% free, runs in any modern browser, and works offline as a Progressive Web App. No account, no download, no data leaves your device.

Can I share a preset timer?

Yes. Set minutes and seconds and press Copy link — anyone who opens the link gets the same timer preloaded.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Tickline is fully responsive and enables screen wake-lock so your phone doesn't sleep during the countdown.

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