Form Timer

Google Forms add-on

Timer for Google Forms

Set time limits, start and end windows, and track how long every respondent took, right inside Google Forms.

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forms.google.com/midterm-quiz
Time remaining
00:45

Biology Midterm: Section A

Answer all questions before the timer ends. Your responses submit automatically at 0:00.

1. Which organelle produces ATP?

Try it: submit, or let the timer hit 0:00

Features

Everything you need for timed Google Forms

Countdown timer

Show a live countdown at the top of your form for exams, quizzes, and assessments.

Start date window

Only open the form at a set date and time so every candidate starts together.

End date window

Close submissions after a deadline so late responses cannot sneak in.

Times in Google Sheets

Start time, end time, and duration land next to each response in your linked sheet.

Hidden timer

Track response time without showing a countdown when you want lower pressure.

Anti-cheat validation

Server-side checks make it harder to beat the clock by refreshing or reopening tabs.

Auto-submit on timeout

When time runs out, responses submit automatically so the limit actually sticks.

Welcome page & instructions

Add branded instructions and a welcome screen before the timed form begins.

How it works

Live in minutes

  1. Install the add-on

    Add Form Timer from the Google Workspace Marketplace in one click.

  2. Configure the timer

    Set duration, start/end windows, visibility, and instructions on your form.

  3. Share and review times

    Send the form link. Completion times appear in your linked Google Sheet.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Form Timer for Google Forms.

Can I use Form Timer for free?
Yes. You can use the timer on a free plan with limits. Higher usage and advanced features such as anti-cheat validation are available on Pro.
How do I install Form Timer?
Open the Google Workspace Marketplace listing for Timer for Google Forms, install the add-on, then open it from the Add-ons menu inside any Google Form.
Where do completion times appear?
When your form is linked to a Google Sheet, Form Timer adds start time, duration, and related timing fields alongside each response.
Does Form Timer prevent cheating?
Pro includes server-side anti-cheat validation so respondents cannot simply refresh or reopen a tab to reset the clock.
Can I cancel Pro anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime from the billing portal. You keep Pro until the end of the current billing cycle.

Time your next Google Form

Free to install. Configure a countdown in minutes and see completion times in Sheets.

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