How to Add a Timer in Google Forms

Last Updated: Sun Aug 25 2024

This step-by-step guide will show you how to add a timer for Google Forms.

While Google Forms doesn't natively support this feature, third-party add-ons make it easy to integrate a timer for exams, quizzes, or timed surveys.

So let’s dive in and add a timer to your Google Forms!

Steps:

Access the Google Forms Add-ons
Search for a Timer Add-on
Install Your Chosen Timer Add-on
Configure the Timer
Set Up the Timer
Preview and Test Your Form

Step 1: Access the Google Forms Add-ons

1. Open the Google Form where you want to add the timer.

2. Click on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner of the form.

3. Select "Get add-ons" from the drop-down menu.

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Step 2: Search for a Timer Add-on

1. In the Google Workspace Marketplace, type "timer" into the search bar.

2. Review the available options, paying attention to ratings and reviews. One popular choice is "Form Timer."

red rectangle highlights the “Form Timer” in Google Workspace Marketplace

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Step 3: Install Your Chosen Timer Add-on

Select the timer add-on that suits your needs and click install.

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Step 4: Configure the Timer

1. After installation, return to your Google Form.

2. Click on the puzzle icon in the top menu bar to access your installed add-ons.

3. Find and click on the newly installed timer add-on to open its configuration settings.

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Step 5: Set Up the Timer

In the configuration settings, you will face a problem if you logged into multiple Google accounts.

form timer configuration settings when it is error

To solve this problem, go to the incognito window of your web browser and log into the email that opened your form. You can see in the below image I am signing in incognito mode.

Now the problem is solved.

Then set the countdown timer and other necessary parameters as required for your form.

You can set the duration, start time, and other specific settings depending on your needs.

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Step 6: Preview and Test Your Form

1. Save your settings.

2. Click on the preview button (the eye icon) to see how the timer functions within your form.

And that’s it! You have added a timer on your Google Form.

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Finished!

Conclusion

Adding a timer to your Google Forms can significantly enhance their effectiveness for various purposes.

By following the steps outlined above, you can seamlessly integrate a timer into your forms using third-party add-ons.

We hope this guide has been helpful in setting up a timer for your Google Forms.