5-Minute Timer
A large five-minute countdown for break-out tasks, quick exercises and bell-ringers.
The short answer: press Start for a 5-minute countdown with an alarm at zero. To put a 5-minute timer on top of your PowerPoint while you present, download SlideTimerApp and tap the 5-minute preset — it floats over your live Slide Show instead of living in a browser tab.
What a 5-minute timer is good for
- Break-out tasks and small-group work
- Q&A windows and audience exercises
- Bell-ringers and warm-ups at the start of class
- Timed writing sprints and quick quizzes
How to use a 5-minute timer in PowerPoint
This page is great for a quick countdown on your screen. But a browser tab cannot stay on top of a full-screen Slide Show. For that, use the free overlay app:
- Download SlideTimerApp. Open the free portable Windows app.
- Tap the 5-minute preset. Or type any minutes and seconds.
- Pin it on top and present. Press F5 — the 5-minute countdown floats over your slides and rings at zero.
Put this timer on top of your slides
SlideTimerApp floats a transparent 5-minute countdown over PowerPoint, Google Slides or Canva — free for Windows.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 5-minute timer free?
Yes. It is a free online 5-minute timer that runs in your browser with start, pause and reset and an alarm at zero. No sign-up needed.
How do I add a 5-minute timer to PowerPoint?
For a timer that floats on top of your live Slide Show, download SlideTimerApp and tap the 5-minute preset. Unlike this browser timer, the app stays visible over your slides while you present.
Can the whole class see this 5-minute timer?
Yes. The digits are large and high-contrast, and you can press Fullscreen to fill the projector so everyone can read the countdown from the back of the room.