EasyTimer

Playful Cat Timer

This playful cat timer pairs a countdown with an animated cat batting a ball for people timing games, activities, or breaks. The loop is bouncy and light without pulling attention from the numbers. The illustration uses a fixed hand-drawn palette, so it looks its best on the page's own dark background.

What is a playful cat timer used for?

  • ✓A playful waiting screen for classrooms and kids' activities
  • ✓Energetic focus or study breaks
  • ✓Game-night and activity timers
  • ✓A fun countdown for streams and video calls
  • ✓Keeping short waits cheerful

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose a countdown length

    Set a duration for a game, classroom activity, or short break. The animated cat and ball sit beside the countdown so the remaining time stays easy to see.

  2. 2

    Run the activity

    Start the timer when the activity begins and show the page on a shared screen if others need to follow along. Use fullscreen for a larger view; the illustration palette is fixed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the colors of the cat?

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 sits above the digits and loops gently, 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 cat 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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