Focusd

What Focusd is

Focusd is a free screen-time tracker for Windows that records use of applications and browser tabs. It saves activity to a local SQLite database, without cloud syncing, and the site says there is no account or telemetry. Its background process checks the active window at a configurable interval, set to five seconds by default. Browser titles are sorted into 74 built-in categories, and users can add custom browsers.

You can set a daily time ceiling for each executable; Windows toast notifications appear when a ceiling is crossed. A configurable Pomodoro timer starts at 25 minutes and includes break reminders. Usage reports can be exported as CSV or JSON from the TUI Settings tab. Usage history is retained for 30 days. Focusd is MIT licensed, with source code available on GitHub. The download supports Windows 10 or 11 on x64. The installer is about 9 MB and the CLI binary about 12 MB. The maker presents Focusd as an option for people who want to keep usage data out of a SaaS service.

Who it suits

Focusd suits Windows users who want to track application and browser-tab use while keeping records on their own device. Its limits, timer, and exports may also suit people who want lightweight time tracking and focus sessions without an account.

Limits

The free plan supports Windows x64, and usage history retention is 30 days. The download supports Windows 10 or 11; macOS and Linux are not supported yet.

Getting started

1. Open the Focusd website.
2. Download the Windows 10 or 11 x64 build.
3. Install Focusd on Windows.
4. Configure the tracking interval, app limits, or Pomodoro timer as needed.
5. Export reports as CSV or JSON from the TUI Settings tab.

Verdict

Choose Focusd if you use Windows and want local screen-time tracking with app limits, a Pomodoro timer, and report exports. It is not suited to macOS or Linux users, and its usage history is retained for 30 days.