Tip: press Space to start / pause. Screen stays awake while running.
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A cleaner alternative to online-stopwatch.com
Tickline is a free, ad-light online timer built for people who found other online stopwatch sites cluttered and imprecise. It anchors every countdown to a real end-timestamp so background tabs stay exact, keeps ads well away from the Start button and digits, and offers shareable URL presets, keyboard shortcuts, full-screen mode, and screen wake-lock — all in the browser, no sign-up.
Tickline vs. typical online stopwatch sites
| Feature | Tickline | Typical online timers |
|---|---|---|
| Background-tab accuracy | Anchored to end-timestamp | Often drifts using setInterval |
| Ads on the countdown | Never over the digits | Often cover controls |
| Full-screen & wake-lock | Built in | Rarely offered |
| Shareable URL presets | Copy-link on every page | Manual re-entry |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Space to start/pause | Mouse only |
| PWA / offline | Installable, works offline | Requires connection |
Frequently asked questions
Why switch from online-stopwatch.com to Tickline?
Tickline has no ads that cover the digits, a real end-timestamp for background-tab accuracy, a full-screen mode, keyboard shortcuts, wake-lock on mobile, and shareable URL presets.
Does Tickline have a stopwatch too?
Yes — visit /stopwatch. It has lap times, keyboard shortcuts, and stays accurate in background tabs.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no download, no paywalls. It runs entirely in your browser and works offline as a PWA.
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