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Can Overlapping Timer Windows Prioritize the One with the Shortest Remaining Time? - Miguel - 04-30-2025
Hi FocusMe team,
I’m using multiple simultaneous Time Limit plans and wanted to ask if there’s a way to automatically show the Timer Window for the plan with the shortest remaining time (especially when timers overlap).
Context:
I have a few overlapping plans to help manage related apps, where I have a limit for the overall apps, and another one for specific apps of the same group, at the same time.
Example Basic Scenario:
- Plan 1: limits App1 & App2 combined to 3 minutes/day
- Plan 2: limits App1 to 2 minutes/day
- Plan 3: limits App2 to 2 minutes/day
When using App1, both the "App1 & App2" timer and the App1-specific timer are active and visible.
The Issue:
I’d like to only see the timer with the least remaining time, so I’m not misled by a timer that looks like I still have time left (when another plan is closer to its limit). Currently:
- The top-most Timer Window is just whichever plan activated last.
- I can manually move windows aside, but ideally, in order to save screen space, I’d prefer to see only one timer—the most urgent one.
What I’ve Tried:
- I’ve already enabled the "Selectively Show Timer Windows (e.g. when Time Limit Used or Launch in Progress)" option in settings.
- I couldn't find any other setting that lets me prioritize the shortest timer.
Question:
Is there a built-in way to have only the most restrictive or closest-to-expiring timer shown on top (or visible)?
Or would this be something better suited for a feature request?
Thanks in advance for any help!
RE: Can Overlapping Timer Windows Prioritize the One with the Shortest Remaining Time? - rickrode - 05-13-2025
Timers can be part of Plans (predefined schedules) or standalone, enforcing focus by blocking apps/websites or limiting usage. They display as pop-up windows or notifications showing remaining time. Crazy Cattle 3D
RE: Can Overlapping Timer Windows Prioritize the One with the Shortest Remaining Time? - maruusa - 05-14-2025
In many scheduling or task management systems, timeout windows can be prioritized based on the shortest remaining time. This is a form of scheduling algorithm called Shortest Remaining Time First (SRTF), a variation of the Shortest Job First (SJF) algorithm but prioritized by remaining time instead of initial execution time. PolyTrack
RE: Can Overlapping Timer Windows Prioritize the One with the Shortest Remaining Time? - canolavivacious - 08-08-2025
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RE: Can Overlapping Timer Windows Prioritize the One with the Shortest Remaining Time? - SamuelOdell - 09-24-2025
From what I’ve seen this isn’t configurable yet, but they have said they’re open to suggestions.
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