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Countdown (Pomodoro) Timer

Use the countdown timer feature to boost productivity.

Updated over 10 months ago

What Is the Countdown Timer?

Struggling to keep track of the time you spend on completing tasks? Taskade includes a built-in Countdown Timer you can add to tasks and sub-tasks. The timer will help you run Pomodoro sessions, take regular breaks, and even pace video presentations.
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Once the countdown ends all members of the Project will be sent a:

  • 🌐 Browser notification
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  • πŸ“± Mobile notification
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  • βœ‰οΈ Email notification

πŸ’‘ Note: Visit Push Notification Settings to learn more.


Set a Timer

  1. Select a task, sub-task, or heading where you want to add a timer.
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    • You can add multiple timers in one project.
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  2. Click βž• next to a task to open the Add-ons menu.
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    • You can also use a ⌨️ ⌘ + / (Mac) or Ctrl + / (PC) keyboard shortcut.
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  3. Select ⏱ Timer from the list or press T on your keyboard.
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  4. Type in the duration of the task/sub-task.
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  5. Press Enter and the timer will start counting down.

πŸ’‘ Note: You can quickly set Pomodoro timers using Slash Commands? Type "/timer" anywhere in your project and choose one of the presets.

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Click the timer again to ⏸️ Pause or ⏹️ Stop the countdown.
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Add multiple timers to set up your own πŸ… Pomodoro session.
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