Stay active while you're away with TrickTack
Simulates mouse, keyboard, and app activity so your time tracker never goes idle. Lightweight, invisible, and undetectable.
Download for Windows
Simulates mouse, keyboard, and app activity so your time tracker never goes idle. Lightweight, invisible, and undetectable.
Download for Windows
Randomized, natural mouse movements with adjustable speed and range across 5 intensity levels.
Simulates realistic keystrokes with natural timing. Won't interfere with your open applications.
Vertical and horizontal scrolling that mimics real browsing and reading behavior.
Switches between open windows and browser tabs to simulate natural multitasking patterns.
Automatically starts when your device goes idle and stops when you return. Fully hands-free.
Set daily start/stop times, pick active days, and configure break intervals. Set it and forget it.
Automatically stops activity after a set duration. No need to remember to turn it off.
Single portable exe file. No installer, no admin rights, no registry changes. Just run it.
Runs invisibly in the system tray. No visible windows, no taskbar entry, no footprint.
Under 1 MB, near-zero CPU usage. Your system won't notice it's running.
Fine-tune every simulation from Very Low to Very High. Match any monitoring tool's sensitivity.
Start, stop, or toggle features instantly with keyboard shortcuts. ALT+A to go, ALT+X to stop.
"Trick Tack has been a game-changer for managing my breaks during long work sessions. I can step away knowing my status stays active."
"I love how lightweight it is. Runs in the background without any performance impact. My laptop doesn't even notice it's there."
"The smart tracking feature saved me from appearing inactive during important calls. It detects when I'm actually working and adapts."
"Easy to set up and configure. Started using it within minutes of downloading. The interface is clean and intuitive."
"Perfect for remote workers who need their activity tracked consistently. Haven't had a single gap in my reports since I started using it."
"The scheduling feature lets me customize exactly when tracking should be active. Set it and forget it — that's my kind of tool."
"Been using it for 6 months now. Reliable and never crashes. It just works, exactly as promised."
"Great customer support team. They helped me set up custom configurations tailored to my specific time tracker."
"Best investment for anyone working with time tracking software. Pays for itself within the first week."
Billed monthly
Billed monthly
Billed monthly
All plans include a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. No commitment.
A lightweight Windows app that simulates natural mouse, keyboard, scroll, and app-switching activity — keeping your time tracker active while you step away.
No. TrickTack is a single portable .exe file. Just download and run — no installer, no admin rights, no registry changes.
TrickTack runs in the system tray with no visible windows. The activity it generates mimics real human behavior patterns, making it undetectable by common monitoring tools.
All of them — Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, Toggl, TSheets, Workpuls, TeamLogger, and any other tool that monitors mouse/keyboard activity.
Yes — all plans include a 7-day free trial with full access to every feature. Your card won't be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime.
Basic covers mouse and keyboard. Pro adds scrolling, app switching, and tab switching. Premium unlocks idle detection, scheduling, auto-stop timer, and break intervals.
Email support@trick-tack.com anytime. No cancellation fees, no hoops. If you cancel within 30 days, we'll refund you — no questions asked.
Currently Windows only. Mac and Linux versions are on our roadmap — sign up for updates at trick-tack.com.

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