Feature
Hidden timer for invisible tracking
Sometimes you want the data without the pressure. Hidden mode measures exactly how long every respondent takes while they see a completely normal, calm Google Form.
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Timing data without the stopwatch effect
A visible countdown changes behavior: people rush, satisfice, and abandon. For surveys, UX research, and low-stakes quizzes, hide the clock and let people answer naturally. You still get start time, end time, and duration for every single response.
Same Sheets integration, same columns
Hidden mode records identical timing fields in your linked spreadsheet. Your analysis does not change; only the respondent experience does.
Flip visibility per form, anytime
The visible countdown and the hidden timer are the same feature with a switch. Show the clock for Friday’s exam, hide it for the course feedback survey, and change your mind without rebuilding anything.
Honest data for research
Response duration is a quality signal researchers rely on: sub-minute completions on a 15-minute questionnaire are a strong flag for straight-lining. Hidden timing lets you filter low-effort responses without ever having pressured participants.