A free cooking timer that runs in your browser
No signup. No download. Open Cooking Timers in any browser, set a time, and start cooking. We'll alert you the moment your food is done.
Why a browser-based timer
- • Nothing to install — works on phones, tablets, and laptops.
- • No account, no email, no paywall to set a timer.
- • Opens instantly from a bookmark or your home screen.
- • Syncs nothing by default — your timers stay on your device.
Online timer vs. kitchen timer vs. timer apps
Traditional kitchen timers handle one dish at a time. If you're roasting a chicken while boiling potatoes and proofing dough, a single dial timer can't help.
Phone alarm apps weren't built for cooking. Naming a timer "pasta" is awkward, and stacking three or four alarms gets messy fast.
Cooking Timers is purpose-built for the kitchen. Multiple timers run side by side on one screen, each with its own label and alert. Free, in your browser, no setup.
Common questions
- Is the cooking timer really free?
- Yes. The cooking timer is completely free with no account required. You can start a timer right away, on any device with a browser.
- Do I have to download an app?
- No. Cooking Timers runs in your browser. There is nothing to install. You can also add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
- Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
- Yes. Timers continue counting in the background and alert you when they finish, even if you switch tabs or lock your phone.
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