See where your workday really goes.

WakaTime Desktop automatically tracks how much time you spend across apps and browsers — so you can optimize your workflow and clearly show where your time is invested.

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  • No manual timers
  • Works across your desktop
  • Mac, Windows, and Linux
YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

Time invested by app

Focused time 38h 20m
8% this week
Figma12h 40m
Chrome9h 15m
Word6h 05m
Excel4h 35m
Your strongest focus block was Tuesday morning.
WakaTime beyond code

Built for anyone who works on a computer.

You do not need to be a developer. If your work happens in apps or a browser, WakaTime Desktop can help you understand it.

Figma Photoshop

Designers

Understand time spent designing, researching, and iterating.

Word Chrome

Writers & marketers

See the balance between research, writing, and publishing.

Excel Safari

Operations & managers

Spot where planning, analysis, and communication take time.

Freelancers & consultants

Build a clearer picture of how each workday is invested.

AI usage, not just app usage

See how AI fits into your workday.

WakaTime parses supported Claude and Codex transcripts to distinguish time spent working with AI from manual app usage — even when your work isn’t code.

  • AI vs manual activitySee how much of your day is AI-assisted compared with work done directly in your apps.
  • Agent-level visibilityUnderstand when Claude and Codex are part of your workflow.
  • One complete timelineReview AI usage alongside browser and desktop app activity.
WORK ACTIVITY

AI vs manual usage

38h 20mtracked this week
26h 04mManual app usage
12h 16mAI-assisted
Supported AI activity
ClaudeCodex
How it works

Install once. Work normally. Learn daily.

1

Install the desktop app

Choose your operating system and connect WakaTime to your account.

2

Use your usual tools

Keep working as normal while WakaTime tracks your app usage automatically.

3

Review and improve

Open your dashboard to find patterns and make better decisions about your time.

Start tracking automatically

Get WakaTime Desktop

Choose your platform to see the download and setup instructions.

Apple logo Download for MacView macOS instructions
Windows logo Download for WindowsView Windows instructions
Linux logo Download for LinuxView Linux instructions
WakaTime Desktop is open source. View the project on GitHub.
Common questions

A clearer workday starts here.

Do I need to be a developer?

No. WakaTime Desktop is useful for anyone who works in desktop apps or a browser, including designers, writers, marketers, managers, and freelancers.

Do I have to start and stop timers?

No. The app runs in your system tray and tracks your app usage automatically while you work.

What can WakaTime Desktop track?

It tracks how much time you spend in apps on your computer, including browsers. You can also add a browser or IDE plugin for more detailed activity.

How does WakaTime handle my data?

Review the data WakaTime collects and our privacy policy for details before installing.

Turn your workday into useful insight.

Track automatically, understand your habits, and invest your time with intention.

Get WakaTime Desktop