About RescueTime
RescueTime runs silently in the background on your computer, automatically tracking every app, website, and document you interact with. At the end of the day, you see a detailed breakdown of where your time actually went — often revealing surprising truths about productivity habits. Focus Sessions block distracting sites for set periods. Weekly email reports highlight your most and least productive hours. RescueTime integrates with Slack, Google Calendar, and Asana to correlate your schedule with your actual focus time.
What's Great
- ✓Fully automatic — no manual timers required
- ✓Honest insight into where time actually goes
- ✓Focus Sessions block distracting sites
- ✓Weekly email digest with productivity trends
Watch Out For
- !Privacy concern for some — tracks everything on your computer
- !Manual entry needed for offline or meeting time
- !Free plan limited to 3 months of history
Common Use Cases
Discover that you spend 2 hours/day on Slack instead of the 30 minutes you thought
Block social media during deep work sessions to protect your focus time
Set a daily goal for productive time and get alerts when you fall behind
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features and higher limits.
Category
Time Tracking
Know where your time goes, bill clients accurately, and identify your most productive hours.
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