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ActivityWatch

activitywatch · v0.13.2

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7.5

Time tracker

ActivityWatch screenshot
brew install --cask activitywatch
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (MPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

ActivityWatch is a unique, open-source time tracker that automatically records your activity across applications. It's privacy-focused, cross-platform, and extensible, making it ideal for remote workers and developers seeking transparency into their work patterns.

Automatically tracks time spent across applications to provide insights into productivity and usage patterns.

Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community backing, evidenced by its popularity and active development, though it has a significant number of open issues.

Community: ActivityWatch has received positive mentions on Hacker News, with discussions highlighting its features and privacy focus. No substantial discussions found on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Extensible with plugins and integrations

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-updates
  • - Significant number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
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PythonLast commit: Feb 23, 2026

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