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The Best Time Tracker for Linux
Track time, manage tasks, and boost productivity with WebWork’s Linux time tracker. Set up automatic time tracking on your Linux desktop and improve performance with WebWork.
WebWork supports all Linux distros based on Debian, including Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Linux Mint.
How to Install the Linux Time Tracking Software
After you’ve downloaded the Linux time tracker, you can install it on your PC in two ways:
Install the Time Tracker for Linux with the Terminal
To install the tracker through the terminal, you first have to remove any older versions of it that may be installed on your PC.
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Following this, cd into your downloads folder with the following command:
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Start the installation of the Linux time tracker by running the app with the following command:
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Install the Linux Time Tracker with the GUI
Download the time tracker for Linux, locate the downloaded .deb file on your PC, and run it.
Enter your sudo password to authenticate the installation.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the app.
Keep Linux Devices Updated with Our MDM-Ready Link
Deploying WebWork across your team using MDM or internal automation tools?
Use the link below to automatically fetch the latest stable version of WebWork Time Tracker for Linux:
This URL always points to the most recent release, making it easy to keep every Linux device in your organization up to date — no manual checks required.
Time Tracking Across Other Platforms
Besides Windows PCs, WebWork is available on other devices across different platforms and operating systems. This makes the app a perfect fit for your team—regardless of how they work.
Desktop Time Tracker
Track your team’s time—as well as their app and website usage, activity levels, and much more on the desktop. WebWork supports devices running Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Go to Desktop Time Tracker
Mobile Time Tracker
Let your staff track time on the go and monitor their GPS location with the mobile time tracker app. WebWork supports Android and iOS mobile phones.
Go to Mobile Time Tracker
Web Time Tracker
Track time directly in your browser. You can use features like Task Management, Invoicing, and much more in your WebWork Dashboard.
Go to Web Time Tracker
Chrome Extension Time Tracker
Track time directly in Google Chrome with our extension time tracker.
Go to Chrome Extension Time Tracker
Features of the Best Time Tracker for Linux
Do far more than just track time with the best time tracker for Linux. Manage tasks for yourself and your team, view and edit shifts, and boost productivity with WebWork.
Shift Scheduling
Work outside of the standard 9-5 with WebWork’s Shift Scheduling functionality. Create and assign shifts to yourself and your teammates and take advantage of peak productive times with ease.
Leave Management
WebWork simplifies the process of requesting, approving, and rejecting days off. You’ll no longer need to fill out forms on paper or track how much time off availability you have.
Task Management
Manage tasks in WebWork and stay organized with the best time tracker for Linux. Track time in different tasks and add key details like priority levels to ensure you prioritize work correctly.
App and Website Usage
Track what apps and websites you and your staff use throughout the day. Identify and eliminate distractions across your team with three productivity labels: productive, neutral, and non-productive.
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Very easy to use because the interface is user friendly. I can easily navigate around it and find things without problems
FAQ
Does the WebWork Linux Time Tracker support Wayland?
Yes, you can use the Linux time tracker with both Wayland and X11. However, to use Screenshot Tracking on Wayland, you’ll need to install an alternate screenshot utility. Learn more on our “How to Fix Black Screenshots on Linux” help center article.
Does the WebWork Linux Time Tracker support ARM devices?
At this time, WebWork natively supports only x86 devices.
Can I use WebWork in a web browser?
Yes, you can track time in WebWork without installing any app at all. However, you won’t be able to use features like app and website usage or periodic screenshots with the web tracker.