Free Time Tracking App for Windows

AYYES windows time tracker that runs in the background and captures your work automatically – screenshots, app and website usage, activity levels, and idle time detection – so you can focus on work while we handle the timesheet.

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How to Install the Windows Time Tracker

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Step 01

Download time tracker

Download the AYYES time tracker for Windows, then open the file from your Downloads folder to launch the app.

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Step 02

Install

Run the installer and follow the on-screen steps to complete the AYYES installation.

Step by step

How to track time with windows desktop app

Step 1

Create your AYYES account

Sign up for a free AYYES account in minutes. No credit card required. Your free plan includes unlimited time tracking and project management for up to 2 team members.

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Step 2

Download & install AYYES for windows

Download and install the AYYES desktop tracker for Windows. The lightweight app runs quietly in the background and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Step 3

Select your project & task

Before you start the timer, choose the project and task you’re working on. This ensures every minute is attributed to the right client, project, or task group.

Project and task selection in desktop app

Step 4

Start the timer

Click the Check In button to start the timer. The timer runs in the background and can be paused or stopped at any time. Your selected project and task are automatically attached to the time entry.

Project & task tracking started

Step 5

Configure Screenshot capture

Enable auto time tracking in your project settings to capture work activity without manual start/stop – including automatic screenshots at configurable intervals, app and website tracking, and activity level monitoring based on keyboard and mouse input.

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Step 6

Use Idle Detection & Auto-Checkout

AYYES Windows app automatically detects inactivity and can auto-check-out after a configurable idle period. This prevents inflated work hours and ensures accurate timesheets without manual intervention.

Step 7

Protect sensitive information with Screenshot Blur

For projects with sensitive information, enable screenshot blur. When enabled, the AYYES Windows app applies a blur filter to all captured screenshots before they are uploaded. This protects personal messages, financial data, or confidential client documents while still confirming that active work is happening. You can adjust blur intensity levels to balance transparency with privacy.

Step 8

Review employee timesheet

Switch to the web version to review detailed and summarized timesheets, manage projects, invite team members, and export reports for payroll or client billing.

summarized timesheet reports
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Features

Key Features of the AYYES Windows Time Tracker

Automatic Time Tracking

Records work activity in the background and work without distraction.

Screenshots

Captures automated screenshots at random or fixed intervals for verifiable proof of work.

App & Website Tracking

Tracks which applications and websites are used during work hours, categorized by productivity level.

Idle Detection & Auto-Checkout

Detects inactivity and automatically checks out after a configurable idle period.

Screenshot Blur

Blurs sensitive information while preserving proof of work, a privacy-friendly monitoring.

Tracking Notes & Reminders

Prompts users to add context to time entries – ensuring every hour tells a complete story.

Activity Levels

Calculates activity percentage based on keyboard and mouse input – no keystroke logging.

Offline Tracking

Tracks time without internet and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

Windows, Mac & Linux

Available across all major desktop platforms.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. AYYES offers a free plan forever for up to 2 team members with unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, and unlimited tasks. No credit card required.

The AYYES desktop app is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It runs on modern versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Yes. The Windows desktop tracker captures automated screenshots at configurable intervals. You can enable screenshot blur for sensitive projects, and screenshots are stored securely for audit and proof-of-work purposes.

The Windows app monitors keyboard and mouse activity. When no activity is detected for a configurable period, the timer pauses and can auto-check-out. When you return, the timer resumes – no manual corrections needed.

Yes. The AYYES Windows app supports offline tracking. Your time data is stored locally and syncs automatically when your internet connection is restored.

No. AYYES is designed as a proof-of-work platform, not a surveillance tool. The desktop app tracks activity levels — not keystrokes, not specific content. Screenshot blur protects sensitive information. The goal is transparency and trust, not surveillance.

Yes. The free plan supports up to 2 team members. Paid plans start at $3.88/user/month (billed annually) and include unlimited team members, advanced monitoring, kiosk system, and priority support.

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