How to Add and Set Up the Fancy Timer Widget on Your Form

February 13, 2026

With Jotform’s Fancy Timer widget, you can add a stylish timer to your form to track how long users take to complete it. You can choose from ready-made color schemes to match your form’s design. This helps you create a more interactive experience while monitoring completion time.

Here are a few ways to use it:

  • Track how long users take to complete tests.
  • Add timers to quizzes for better time management.
  • Monitor completion time for application forms.
    Improve the overall experience with a visual timer.

Whether you’re creating a new form or updating an existing one, adding and setting up the Ticker widget only takes a second—here’s what to do:

  1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page.
Form Builder Add Element menu in Jotform
  1. Now, in the Form Elements menu, under the Widgets tab, search for Fancy Timer Widget and click to add it to your form. Or, just drag and then drop it to where you want it to be on your form.
Form Elements Widgets tab showing Fancy Timer Widget selection in Jotform
  1. Next, in the Widget Settings window that opens on the right side of the page, under the General tab, click on the Theme Dropdown and select the theme you want to use.
  2. Now, click on Update, and you’re done.
Fancy Timer Widget settings showing Theme dropdown selection and Update button in Jotform

That’s it! You’ve successfully added and set up the Fancy Timer Widget on your form. Wondering how it looks in action? Check out this Demo Form.

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