Time Tracking That Runs Itself
Chronoid automatically captures every app, website, and document you work on. No timers to start. No time entries to forget. Just work naturally and let Chronoid record everything in the background.
How Automatic Time Tracking Works
Install Chronoid
Download and install Chronoid on your Mac. Grant accessibility permissions and the app starts tracking immediately. Setup takes less than 2 minutes.
Work Normally
Just work as you always do. Chronoid runs silently in the background, recording every application switch, browser tab, and document you open. No interaction needed.
Review Insights
Check your dashboard anytime to see exactly where your time went. Get detailed breakdowns by app, project, or category. Export reports for billing or analysis.
Why Automatic Tracking is Better
No Timers to Manage
Forget about starting and stopping timers. Never lose tracked time because you forgot to hit "start" before a meeting or "stop" before going to lunch. Chronoid handles it all automatically.
Second-by-Second Accuracy
Every moment is captured precisely. Know exactly how long you spent in each app, on each website, and working on each document. No more guessing or rounding up time entries.
Intelligent Idle Detection
Chronoid knows when you step away from your Mac. Idle time is automatically detected and separated from active work time, giving you accurate productivity metrics without manual corrections.
Smart Project Assignment
Create rules to automatically assign tracked time to projects based on app names, window titles, or URLs. Your time is organized without any manual categorization needed.
Who Benefits from Automatic Time Tracking?
Freelancers Tracking Billable Hours
Never undercharge clients again. Chronoid captures every minute spent on client projects, ensuring accurate invoices. Review your tracked time at the end of each day and assign it to projects with confidence.
Remote Workers Proving Productivity
Working from home? Chronoid gives you concrete data to show your productivity. Generate reports that demonstrate your work patterns, focused time, and accomplishments throughout the day.
Anyone Wanting to Understand Their Time
Curious where your day goes? Chronoid reveals your true time usage patterns. Discover how much time you spend in meetings, on social media, or doing deep work. Make informed decisions to improve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does automatic time tracking work on macOS?
Chronoid uses macOS accessibility APIs to detect which application is in the foreground and what window or document is active. It records this information locally on your Mac, creating a complete timeline of your work day without any manual input required.
Is my data private with automatic tracking?
Yes, completely. All tracking data is stored locally on your Mac and never leaves your device. Chronoid doesn't use cloud servers or third-party analytics. Your activity data remains 100% private and under your control.
Can I exclude certain apps or websites from tracking?
Absolutely. Chronoid lets you create exclusion rules for specific applications, websites, or window titles. Sensitive apps like password managers or personal email can be completely excluded from tracking.
Does automatic tracking slow down my Mac?
No. Chronoid is designed to be extremely lightweight. It uses minimal CPU and memory, running efficiently in the background without impacting your Mac's performance. You won't even notice it's there.
Start tracking time automatically
Try Chronoid free for 14 days. No credit card required. See exactly where your time goes without lifting a finger.