This timer is set up for you: 10 minutes · digit-free ring · soft gong.
The routine
- Meditate10:00
A free online meditation timer that runs right in your browser — no app to install, no account, and no ads. Set how long you want to sit, then close your eyes and follow a calm, slowly draining ring instead of a clock. Prefer a little structure? Try a ladder meditation that guides you through five stages with a soft gong on each rung.
Each length climbs the same five stages, and a warm gong marks every rung so you always know where you are without opening your eyes:
- Grounding — settle your posture, arrive, and let the day’s tension drop.
- Stabilization — find the breath and steady your attention on one point.
- Witnessing — watch thoughts and sensations pass by without judging them.
- Deepening — loosen your focus and rest in stillness and spaciousness.
- Transition — bring awareness back to the room and carry the calm with you.
Just want a plain timer?
Skip the ladder and use the quick-timer chips for a simple 5, 10, 15, or 20-minute sit — one soft gong when the time is up — or tap the ring’s time to set any length.
Make it yours
Digits are hidden by default so you rest instead of watching the clock — turn them back on in Settings if you’d rather see the count, or change the sound from the warm gong to a chime or wind chimes. There’s no background music on purpose: a single, clear tone over silence keeps the session distraction-free. Everything runs offline, on any device, with nothing tracked.
FAQ
What is a ladder meditation?
A ladder (or interval) meditation splits the sit into a few named stages, with a soft gong marking each rung so you can keep your eyes closed and let the sound pace you. The stages climb a natural arc: Grounding (settle in), Stabilization (find the breath), Witnessing (watch thoughts pass), Deepening (rest in stillness), and Transition (carry the calm back). Choose a 10-, 15-, or 20-minute ladder below.
How long should I meditate for?
Ten minutes is a good daily default; five is plenty when you’re starting or short on time, and fifteen to twenty suits a longer sit. Use the quick-timer chips for 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes, or tap the ring’s time to set any length.
Do I need an app or an account?
No. It runs in any browser on your phone, tablet, or computer — nothing to install, no sign-up, and no ads. Because it’s a web page rather than a phone app, you can meditate without picking up your phone at all.
Is there background music?
No — and that’s deliberate. This is a distraction-free timer: a quiet, draining ring and a warm gong, nothing competing for your attention. If you like music, play it separately and let the gong mark your intervals over the top.