# Auto Reset Timer

> The Firefox Timer Extension is a lightweight countdown timer that automatically resets after reaching zero. It provides an easy-to-use popup interface, badge updates in the toolbar, and hotkey support for quick controls.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-reset-timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-reset-timer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `auto-reset-timer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** legendarykanary
- **Category:** alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 9
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.2.18.25
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-18
- **First published:** 2025-02-07
- **Size:** 595 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/auto-reset-timer/)

## Description

The Firefox Timer Extension is a lightweight countdown timer that automatically resets after reaching zero. It provides an easy-to-use popup interface, badge updates in the toolbar, and hotkey support for quick controls.

Features:

<code>Set a custom countdown timer in seconds.
Auto-resets when the timer reaches zero.
Displays remaining time in the toolbar badge.
Plays a notification sound when time expires.
Popup UI with start/pause, reset, and volume control.
Customizable hotkeys for quick control.
</code>

Instructions
Pinning the Extension for Toolbar Badge Visibility

To see the countdown timer in the toolbar:

<code>Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece) in the Firefox toolbar.
Find the Firefox Timer Extension in the list.
Click the Pin icon next to it.
</code>

The badge will now display the remaining time during countdowns.
Customizing Hotkeys

To configure or change the hotkeys for starting, pausing, and resetting the timer:

<code>Open Firefox Menu (☰) and go to Add-ons and Themes (about:addons).
Click the Extensions tab.
Find the Firefox Timer Extension and click the gear icon ⚙️.
Select Manage Extension Shortcuts.
Assign or modify the shortcuts as needed.
</code>

If no hotkeys are set, the extension defaults to:

<code>Start/Pause Timer: Alt + Shift + S
Reset Timer: Alt + Shift + R
</code>

## Rankings

- #35,664 — Overall
- #56 — timer
- #212 — badge

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `notifications`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-reset-timer)