Best Sidebar Clock Alternatives in 2026
Sidebar Clock is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 0 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Sidebar Clock
A minimalist sidebar clock with stopwatch, timer, and Pomodoro. Customizable fonts, themes, and persistent background tracking. ## Features ⏰ **Clock** - Real-time display with day, hours, minutes, seconds - 12H/24H format switch ⏱️ **Stopwatch** - Start, pause, reset - Background persistence - keeps running when sidebar is closed ⏲️ **Timer** - Custom countdown (hours, minutes, seconds) - Progress ring visualization - Audio alert on completion - Persistent state across sessions 🍅 **Pomodoro** - Customizable work/break durations - Default: 25min work / 5min break / 15min long break - Adjustable long break interval (default: after 4 sessions) - Session counter - Background tracking - never miss a session - Audio notifications ⚙️ **Settings** - 3 monospace fonts: JetBrains Mono, Digital-7, Chivo Mono - 5 themes: Dawn (blue-pink, default), Mist (fog blue), Sage (green), Pearl (warm ivory), Charcoal (dark) - 12H/24H clock format - Customizable Pomodoro durations - All settings sync across devices ## Why Sidebar Clock? ✓ **Minimal** - No clutter, just time tools ✓ **Persistent** - Timers run in background ✓ **Private** - No data collection ✓ **Ad-free** - Pure functionality ## Quick Start 1. Click toolbar icon to open sidebar 2. Navigate: ⏰ Clock / ⏱️ Stopwatch / ⏲️ Timer / 🍅 Pomodoro / ⚙️ Settings 3. Customize fonts and themes in Settings ## Requirements - Chrome 116+ - Works offline ## Changelog ### v1.2 - **New theme system**: 5 redesigned themes with oklch() gradients — Dawn (default), Mist, Sage, Pearl, Charcoal - **Pomodoro settings**: Customizable work duration, short/long break, and long break interval - Redesigned Pomodoro page with flat minimal style and progress ring
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidebar Clock (original) | 4.0 | 2K+ | Free | A minimalist sidebar clock extension featuring clock, stopwatch, timer, and Pomodoro timer to help you manage time efficiently. |
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