# Time Machine

> About time, about you.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abouttime.timemachine](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abouttime.timemachine)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.abouttime.timemachine`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AboutTime
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 60,621
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (395 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2020-03-30
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abouttime.timemachine)
- **Website:** [http://zbcdady.github.io](http://zbcdady.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://github.com/oaksun/time\_machine/blob/master/%E6%97%B6%E9%97%B4%E6%9C%BA%E5%99%A8%E9%9A%90%E7%A7%81%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE](http://github.com/oaksun/time_machine/blob/master/%E6%97%B6%E9%97%B4%E6%9C%BA%E5%99%A8%E9%9A%90%E7%A7%81%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE)

## Description

**Time Machine** is a Chrome extension designed to give you insightful perspectives on time and your life journey. Inspired by Shakespeare's reflection on time, it allows you to set your birthday to estimate the time you have lived with accurate and engaging data visualizations.

Beyond lifespan estimation, Time Machine lets you add and track important personal dates with detailed time views. It also provides a stylish progress tracker for the current year, helping you see how far you've come. Continuously evolving, the extension promises new features and welcomes user suggestions to enhance your experience on managing and appreciating your time.

## Rankings

- #275,395 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.abouttime.timemachine.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users generally find the Time Machine app fun, easy to use, and helpful for reflecting on past events or tracking life time. It is recommended for its engaging and novel approach. However, some report technical issues such as crashes and lack of precision, and desire additional features for organization. Some younger users find it too mathematical or dull. Overall, it offers interesting time-related functionalities but could improve reliability and feature set.

### Pros

- Easy to use and fun to explore time-related features
- Allows users to reflect on past events or time lived
- Recommended by users as interesting and engaging
- Provides a novel way to track or think about time and age

### Cons

- Some features like the time machine tab crash or don't work properly
- Lacks precision by not asking for exact time input
- Needs more options to organize aspects of users' lives
- May be too mathematical or boring for younger users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abouttime.timemachine)