PowerPoint Timer for Live Presentations
Add a live PowerPoint timer to your slides in under a minute. Use countdown and count-up timing during Slide Show mode on Windows, Mac and PowerPoint for the web — without switching to a separate browser timer.
Available on Microsoft AppSource
Made for teachers, trainers and presenters
- ✔ Add a timer to PowerPoint in under 1 minute
- ✔ Timer stays visible during Slide Show
- ✔ Countdown and count-up timing
- ✔ Per-slide or presentation-wide timing
Compatible with PowerPoint on Windows and Mac, including Microsoft 365 and supported Office LTSC editions.
PowerPoint timer add-in
How to Add a Timer to PowerPoint
UbiTimer lets you add a live timer to PowerPoint without manually building animations. Insert a countdown or count-up timer, choose the duration and run it during Slide Show mode.
Add a PowerPoint timer with UbiTimer
- Install UbiTimer from Microsoft AppSource.
- Open your presentation in PowerPoint.
- Insert a countdown timer or count-up timer on any slide.
- Choose the duration, style and position.
- Start Slide Show and present with a live timer.
Why use a PowerPoint timer add-in?
You can create timer effects manually with shapes and animations, but they take longer to build and are harder to manage during a live presentation.
- No complicated animation setup
- Countdown and count-up timing
- Per-slide or presentation-wide timers
- Advanced presenter-only timing when needed
Flexible timing
Use a Timer on One Slide or Across Your Presentation
UbiTimer supports both individual slide timers and presentation-wide timing, so you can choose the PowerPoint timer setup that fits the way you present.
Timer on individual PowerPoint slides
Add different timers to different slides for activities, questions, discussions, exercises or presentation sections.
Per-slide timing is ideal when each part of your presentation needs its own countdown.
One timer that continues across slides
Need the same countdown to keep running when you move to the next slide? UbiTimer Global Timer Mode keeps one timer synchronised across your presentation.
Learn how to keep a PowerPoint timer running across slides →
Why UbiTimer?
Countdown, Count-Up and Advanced PowerPoint Timer Tools
UbiTimer is built specifically for timing inside PowerPoint. Start with Classroom Free for everyday countdown and count-up timing, then upgrade when you need features such as Global Timer, Timer Groups, countdown-to-time and presenter-only timing.
Countdown timer
Add a clear live countdown timer to any PowerPoint slide and keep activities, lessons and presentations on schedule.
Countdown to a specific time
Choose a target clock time, such as 10:00 AM, and UbiTimer automatically calculates the remaining time and counts down to it.
Advanced feature
Count-up timer
Track elapsed time for Q&A sessions, discussions, rehearsals, classroom activities and presentations.
Per-slide timing
Use different timers for different PowerPoint slides, topics, activities or presentation sections.
Timer across slides
Run one continuous timer across your full PowerPoint presentation, including countdowns that finish at a specific clock time.
Advanced feature
Presenter-only timer
Keep your timer visible to you while presenting without displaying it to your audience.
Advanced feature
Windows + Mac support
Use UbiTimer with supported versions of PowerPoint on Windows, macOS and Microsoft 365.
Countdown to a Specific Time
Set a target clock time such as 10:00 AM and let UbiTimer calculate the remaining countdown automatically.
Learn about Countdown to Time →Classroom Free available
Need a PowerPoint Timer That Works During Slide Show?
UbiTimer works with your PowerPoint presentation, helping you keep lessons, meetings and presentations on time without switching to another timer app.
Quick demo videos
See the UbiTimer PowerPoint Timer in Action
Watch quick examples showing how to add a timer, set slide timings and style your PowerPoint timer.
Set Timer Duration
Set countdown or count-up timing using per-slide or global timer modes.
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Apply Timer Styles
Match your slide design and keep timer styling consistent across your presentation.
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PowerPoint Timer FAQ
Does PowerPoint have a built-in timer?
PowerPoint does not include a simple built-in live countdown timer or stopwatch designed for presentation timing. Timer effects can be created manually with shapes and animations, or you can use a dedicated PowerPoint timer add-in such as UbiTimer.
How do I add a timer to PowerPoint?
Install UbiTimer, open it inside PowerPoint, choose a countdown or count-up timer, set the timing you need and add it to your slide. The timer can then run during Slide Show mode.
Can I add a countdown timer to PowerPoint?
Yes. UbiTimer lets you add live countdown timers directly to PowerPoint slides. You can use common durations such as 5 or 10 minutes or choose your own timing.
Does a PowerPoint timer work during Slide Show mode?
Yes. UbiTimer is designed for live presentation timing and runs during PowerPoint Slide Show mode.
Can a PowerPoint timer continue across slides?
Yes. UbiTimer supports per-slide timers as well as Global Timer Mode, which keeps one timer running as you move through your presentation. See our guide to running a timer across PowerPoint slides .
Can I make a PowerPoint countdown end at a specific time?
Yes. With UbiTimer's Countdown to Time feature, you can choose a target clock time such as 10:00 AM. UbiTimer calculates the remaining time automatically and counts down to your chosen end time.
Can I set different timers for different slides?
Yes. Per-slide timing lets you use different timers for different slides, activities or presentation sections.
Does UbiTimer work on Mac?
Yes. UbiTimer supports PowerPoint on both Windows and Mac, including supported Microsoft 365 and Office LTSC environments.
Is there a free PowerPoint timer?
Yes. UbiTimer Classroom Free includes everyday PowerPoint countdown and count-up timing. Paid plans add advanced features such as Global Timer, presenter-only timing and other presentation tools.
Do I need a separate browser timer?
No. UbiTimer works with PowerPoint, so you can manage presentation timing without switching away to a separate browser timer.
UbiTimer is compatible with Microsoft 365 and supported Office LTSC editions. Please note that Office LTSC 2021 reaches end of Microsoft support in October 2026.
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Add a Live Timer to PowerPoint
Install UbiTimer to add countdown and count-up timers directly to your PowerPoint slides and keep presentations on time.
Available on Microsoft AppSource
Made for teachers and presenters
No separate browser timer needed