About timer.ad
timer.ad is the simplest way to share a countdown. Pick a moment, add a message, and send one link. No accounts. No tracking. No expiry.
How it works
Your timer's date, time, title, and message are encoded directly into the URL. There's no database — the link itself is the timer. Open it on any device and the same countdown appears, anywhere in the world.
Privacy first
We don't see your timers. We don't log them, store them, or analyze them. There are no accounts to create and no cookies to accept.
Common uses
- Product launches and release dates
- Event countdowns shared across timezones
- Stream overlays and "be right back" screens
- Pomodoro and focus sessions
- Birthdays, weddings, and personal milestones
FAQ
What is timer.ad?
timer.ad is a free tool to create a countdown timer to any moment and share it with a single link. No accounts, no tracking — your timer's data lives entirely in the URL.
How does timer sharing work?
When you create a timer, the date, time, title, and message are encoded directly into the link. Anyone who opens it sees the same countdown — no server lookup, no database, nothing to expire.
Does timer.ad handle timezones correctly?
Yes. You pick the timezone when creating the timer, and the link stores an absolute moment in time. Viewers anywhere in the world see the countdown to that exact instant in their local clock.
Is timer.ad free?
Yes, completely free. There are no accounts, no paywalls, and no usage limits.
Do you track me or store my data?
No. There is no database and no analytics on your timers. The countdown information lives in the link itself, so we never see what you create.
Can I display a countdown on a TV or second screen?
Yes. Open the timer link on any device with a browser — phone, laptop, smart TV, or streaming dock. Use the fullscreen button for a clean, distraction-free display.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
The timer shows your custom message (if you set one) along with the moment it hit zero. The link keeps working forever — viewers who open it later will see it as already finished.
Can I add a timer to my phone's home screen like an app (a “widget”)?
Yes. Open your timer link in your phone's browser, then save it to your home screen. On iPhone (Safari): tap the Share button (the square with an arrow), scroll down, and tap “Add to Home Screen”. On Android (Chrome): tap the three-dot menu in the top right, then tap “Add to Home screen” or “Install app”. A new icon appears on your home screen — tap it any time to open the countdown full-screen, just like an app. No App Store, no account, no install.