"LeetCode Timer" is a Chrome extension designed for coders who want to efficiently track their coding time and set time limits on LeetCode problems. It automatically starts and stops timers during problem-solving, allowing users to view their total coding time. With customizable time limits based on problem difficulty, it helps improve focus and performance on the platform. The extension also includes features like hiding difficulty and acceptance rates, making it a comprehensive tool for LeetCode users.
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This Chrome browser extension is a must-have for coders who want to track their coding time on LeetCode.com and set time limits for themselves. With this extension, you can:
Track your coding time on each LeetCode problem. The extension will automatically start a timer when you start working on a problem and stop it when you submit your solution. You can then view your total coding time at the end for each problem.
Set time limits for yourself based on problem difficulty. The extension allows you to set different time limits for easy, medium, and hard problems. This can help you to focus on and complete problems more efficiently.
Release notes for Ver. 4.0:
Fix timer not showing up due to recent Leetcode layout changes.
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Pros
Helpful for tracking time spent on LeetCode problems
Simple and unobstructive design
Works well in the current version (at times)
Useful for leetcoders
Maintains minimal real estate on the screen
Cons
Timer accuracy issues when navigating away from LeetCode
Not compatible with the old UI of LeetCode after recent updates
Requires broad permissions for data access
Timer stops when focus is away from the tab
Sometimes fails to show the timer on LeetCode
Most mentioned
Not working after updates
Accuracy of timer when switching tabs
Helpful and functional for problem-solving
Desire for improved features like auto-stop on submission
Issues with UI compatibility
User reviews
Some dude rated in 1*, this man made an extension for you and you are gonna rate it 1*, I rate it 5*
- This extension requires permission to read and change all data on all sites. Ideally, it should request this permission for only leetcode.com. Luckily, Chrome provides an option to restrict this permission to specific sites. We can do this after granting this permission for all sites (during the installation of the extension).
- The timer stops running when the focus is away from the tab or browser for a while (like more than 10 minutes). It resumes running when the focus returns to the tab/browser. I use a local notepad editor application to write the code and then copy paste the code back into the LeetCode editor on the site. So, my workflow or steps to replicate the issue is:
1. Open LeetCode problem
2. Start the extension's timer
3. Navigate away from the browser to a local notepad editor like, for example, Sublime Text
4. Take some time to code the solution in the local notepad editor
5. Copy the code from notepad editor and return to the browser to paste the code and then run it or submit it.
6. I notice that timer does not accurately reflect the time I spent on the problem. I cross checked this with a stopwatch timer on my smartphone.