What is Posture Reminder?

Set an interval and get notified when it's time to sit up straight. Long hours at a desk take a toll on your back and neck, so a regular nudge goes a long way.

Pick from 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120-minute intervals. The countdown ring shows time remaining at a glance, and a desktop notification fires when the timer expires. If desktop notifications are blocked, an on-screen alert appears instead. The reminder count tracks how many nudges you've received during the session.

How to use

1. Step 1 — Set how often you want to be reminded (e.g., every 20, 30, or 60 minutes).
2. Step 2 — Click Start and grant notification permission when prompted.
3. Step 3 — Receive a gentle reminder each interval to sit up straight and adjust your position.

When to use

• Sitting at a desk for long stretches and slouching without realising it.
• Recovering from neck or lower back pain that gets worse the longer you sit.
• Working a job that requires sustained focus, like coding or writing reports.

Result

Working from home, you set a 30-minute interval. Every half hour a notification pops up reminding you to straighten your back and relax your shoulders.

FAQ

Why does notification permission need to be granted?

Without permission this tool cannot fire a desktop alert when the tab is in the background. Granting it once means the reminder reaches you even if you've switched to another window or app.

What happens if I close the tab?

The timer stops. This tool runs entirely in the page, so the tab needs to stay open. Pinning the tab or keeping it in a small dedicated window helps keep it out of the way.

How often should I actually stand up or stretch?

Physiotherapists commonly recommend a short break every 30 to 45 minutes. The exact interval matters less than the consistency, so pick something you'll actually stick to.

Will the reminder sound an alarm?

It uses the same desktop notification sound your system uses for any other site alert. If you've muted notifications system-wide, the visual alert in the page will still appear when you check back.

Does the timer keep counting if my laptop goes to sleep?

No. When the device sleeps the timer pauses with it. The reminder will fire shortly after you wake the machine, then resume the cycle from that point.

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