Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker

Overview

Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker is a free Windows utility for players who want automatic session records for this one game. Its local dashboard, readable log and crash recovery make it a practical choice for keeping a personal playtime record, provided the game runs as Endfield.exe and you are comfortable installing Node.js.

It checks every five seconds for the game process and times a session when it finds it. The browser dashboard at 127.0.0.1:27182 shows a live timer, session history and a NOW PLAYING banner; when the game closes, a Windows toast reports the session time and total playtime. This removes the need to start and stop a timer manually, but the executable-name requirement is a hard dependency: if the process has another name, detection will not work.

The tracker stores playtime locally as JSON under %LOCALAPPDATA%\endfield-tracker\data.json, and writes a human-readable playtime.txt file with sessions grouped by date. Its dashboard binds to 127.0.0.1 and is not accessible from other machines. That suits a private, single-PC record, not a shared or cross-device history.

Key features

Crash recovery is useful insurance for long sessions: interim data is saved every 60 seconds, and an incomplete session can be finalized the next time the tracker starts. This reduces the chance of losing a whole session after a crash or unexpected shutdown, though the save interval means it is not a second-by-second record. The dashboard keeps up to 100 timestamped sessions, so it is more useful for recent activity than as an unlimited archive.

Users can set an initialOffset in seconds to account for playtime from before installation; it defaults to zero. The README estimates about 35 MB of RAM, negligible CPU use and less than 1 MB of disk space. Built-in Node.js modules keep external dependencies out of the setup, but Node.js itself is still required. Batch-file setup and a VBScript launcher make this more of a small utility to configure than a conventional app-store install. There is an option to start it automatically at Windows login. Its uninstall script removes the startup task while leaving playtime data in local app data.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes use and modification, Windows support and Arknights: Endfield playtime tracking. There is no paid tier or free trial; the trade-offs are the single-game scope, Windows requirement, 100-session dashboard limit and dependence on Endfield.exe. This is a good fit for a player who wants a no-cost personal tracker, but not for someone seeking broader game-library coverage or a hosted history.

Platforms

The tracker supports Windows and uses a browser dashboard served locally from the PC; it is not a mobile app. The setup instructions require Windows and Node.js, so it is not a choice for players on macOS or Linux.

Who it's for

Choose it if you play Arknights: Endfield on Windows, want automatic timing and prefer keeping the record on your own machine. Look elsewhere if you need a multi-game tracker, remote access, more than 100 recent sessions in the dashboard, or a setup that does not rely on Node.js and the game's executable name.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Automatic detection and Windows notifications avoid manual session tracking.
• Pros: Local JSON storage, a date-grouped text log and recovery after an interruption provide more than a live timer alone.
• Pros: The tracker is free to use and modify, with no external Node.js dependencies.
• Cons: Detection requires the process name Endfield.exe, so another executable name prevents reliable tracking.
• Cons: Node.js and Windows batch-file setup add installation work, and the utility does not support mobile.
• Cons: The dashboard's 100-session limit and local-only access constrain long-term and shared use.

Alternatives

For a tracker that covers Minecraft rather than Arknights: Endfield, Actually Played is a free, dependency-free, client-side Minecraft mod available on Linux, macOS and Windows.

PlayTracker is the broader fit for players who want game stats across Android, iOS, web and Windows: its free gamer plan is available free of charge, while its Indie plan costs €12 a month for game stats, estimates and fuller Insight graph detail.

Game Time Manager is another free, open-source Windows option; its plan is free and is described for Windows 10 and 11.

For iPhone users, GamePal is an iOS alternative with a free download, while some features require Platinum. Platinum Monthly is $2.99 a month.

Outplayed is a Windows alternative with a free Core plan that includes three months of Outplayed.tv hosting; Premium adds unlimited hosting, ad removal, layout customization and enhanced fullscreen mode, with custom pricing.

PlayCounter is a free Windows alternative whose desktop client is MIT-licensed, while its production API, database migrations and deployment code are maintained privately.

RoTracker is a web alternative for Roblox activity, with multi-account tracking, analytics, game history, real-time updates and streak tracking on its free plan at no cost.

Steins;Tracker is a Windows alternative with free tracking, customization and statistics; its Pro plan adds exclusive icons, themes and advanced features through Rune Projects Hub, with custom pricing.

For a wider set of game-playtime options, browse Game Playtime Trackers.

Verdict

Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker is the right pick for Windows players who want a free, local record of this game's sessions without manually managing a timer. Its recovery and readable log make it more useful than a basic counter, but the Node.js setup and Endfield.exe dependency are real barriers. Choose another tool if you need broader game coverage, another operating system or access beyond one PC.