EasyTimer

Paper Plane Timer

This paper plane timer pairs a countdown with an illustrated plane and cloud scene for people timing study blocks, activities, or waits. The loop is light and airy. The illustration uses a fixed hand-drawn palette, so it looks its best on the page's own dark background.

What is a paper plane timer used for?

  • ✓A light waiting screen for classrooms and video calls
  • ✓Calm focus or study breaks
  • ✓Send-off, deadline, and "wrap it up" timers
  • ✓A minimalist countdown for streams
  • ✓Keeping short waits gently in motion

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose a countdown length

    Set a duration for a study block, classroom activity, or short wait. The paper plane moves through the illustrated cloud scene above the timer digits.

  2. 2

    Start the activity

    Press Start when the timed period begins. Use fullscreen when others need to read the countdown from across the room; the illustration itself uses a fixed palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the colors of the scene?

No — the illustration uses a fixed hand-drawn palette so it always looks consistent. You can still change the timer digit color in settings to keep the numbers readable against the scene.

Does the animation distract from the timer?

It drifts slowly above the digits, so the countdown stays the clear focal point.

Does it respect reduced-motion settings?

If your device requests reduced motion, EasyTimer.app pauses the animation and shows a still frame, so the plane no longer moves.

Why is this on its own page instead of in the background settings?

The animation uses a separate animation library (Lottie) that we keep off the homepage for fast load times. Its own route means visitors who do not want it never download it.

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