Set the timer to 26 seconds

00:00:00

How to use the online timer

Dentists reckon two minutes is the gold standard, but for a quick top-up between meals, 26 seconds on the clock is plenty to knock the worst off your teeth. Start it going before you pick up the brush, keep moving section to section, and stop worrying about counting Mississippis in your head. Simple, silent, and done before the jingle from a novelty toothbrush timer would even finish.

There's nothing to configure beyond tapping the button: press Start and the numbers begin ticking down straight away. The tab needs to stay open in your browser for the whole stretch, since closing it or switching the computer off stops the count, though you're free to switch to another tab and come back later. A clear alarm sounds the moment it hits zero, loud enough to notice from another room.

A browser timer beats digging out the one kitchen timer that's always gone missing, and it's one less thing cluttering your phone alongside a dozen apps you barely open. Everything runs here in the tab, so there's no download, no account, and no permissions to grant before you can start it. Free, with no registration, it's ready the moment you load the page and gone the moment you close it. People type this as set timer 26 seconds or timer for 26 seconds; both land here and start the same count.

Common questions

Is there a cost to use the timer?

No, it's free to use, with no registration, sign-up, or hidden limit on how many times you can run it.

Can I run more than one timer at once?

Yes, opening the page in separate tabs lets you track a few things at the same time, each counting down independently of the others.

Do I need to install anything to use the timer?

No. It runs straight in your browser, so there's nothing to download and no account to create.

Will the timer keep running if I close the tab?

No. Closing the tab or the browser stops the countdown, so leave it open until the timer finishes.