Understanding idle time
Tracking your time3 min readUpdated 24 Jul 2026
Idle time is time when the timer is running but there's no keyboard or mouse activity.
What happens
- xTracker notices when you've been inactive for a while.
- Depending on your workspace settings, idle stretches may be flagged for your manager.
Keeping it clean
Stop the timer when you step away — for a call, a break, or a meeting — so idle time doesn't build up.
Because time is captured automatically, the best fix for idle time is stopping the timer, not editing it afterwards.
Was this article helpful?