FadeTop

Spec sheet

Purpose

FadeTop is a free break reminder that gradually fades the computer screen to a specified color or picture and displays the time and a snapshot history of break status.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Integrations

The maker pages opened describe no third-party integrations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Backgrounds and sound

Settings support picture backgrounds in JPG, PNG, or BMP format and alarm sounds in MP3, WAV, or WMA format.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Break recognition

FadeTop presumes a break was taken if the fader remains for at least 20 seconds before dismissal.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Break scheduling

It detects prolonged continuous keyboard and mouse activity and tentatively fades the screen when the user seems less busy, rather than alarming at fixed intervals.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Break tracking

The fader shows a break trail and a health index indicating the percentage of breaks taken.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Customization

Options include activity timeout, maximum opacity, foreground and background colors, and blocking the fader while a full-screen application is running.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Dismissal behavior

The user can dismiss the fader with a key press or mouse shake, and FadeTop tries again in about a minute if dismissed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Downloads

The site offers installer and portable downloads; it lists version 3.1.0.175 and Windows XP or later as the operating system requirement.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Low interruption

The maker says FadeTop avoids interrupting users who are active with the mouse or keyboard and does not force anything beyond visual changes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Multiple monitors

Version history says version 3.1 added support for multiple-monitor setups.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Security and compliance

The maker pages opened provide no security or compliance claims.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Tray app

FadeTop runs in the system tray, and clicking its icon shows or hides a preview of the fader.Read 9 Oct 2026 · fadetop.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Screen Time Management Apps#18 of 367.7