Focusd

Spec sheet

Purpose

Focusd is a native Windows screen-time tracker that records app and browser-tab usage.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Intended users

The maker describes Focusd as a free alternative to RescueTime, StayFree, and Toggl Track for people who prefer not to send their usage data to a SaaS service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Integrations

Focusd lists no external integrations; it groups browser tab titles and supports custom browser executables.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Privacy

The site states that Focusd has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry, and that its only network request is an optional update check.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

License

Focusd is MIT licensed, and its source code is available on GitHub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

App limits

Users can set daily time ceilings per executable, with Windows toast notifications when a limit is crossed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Browser grouping

Browser titles are grouped into 74 built-in categories, and users can register custom browsers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Distribution size

The installer is about 9 MB and the CLI binary is about 12 MB.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Export

Tracking data can be exported as CSV or JSON from the TUI Settings tab.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Focus timer

Focusd includes a configurable Pomodoro timer with a 25-minute default and break reminders.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Local storage

Usage data is stored in a local SQLite database and is not synced to the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Supported system

The download is for Windows 10 or 11, x64; the site says macOS and Linux are not supported yet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Tracking

The daemon polls the foreground window at a configurable interval that defaults to five seconds.Read 7 Oct 2026 · focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Screen Time Management Apps#19 of 367.7