A break reminder that fits your workday
Deskhale is a free break reminder for people who sit at a desk. You choose how often to be reminded — every 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or a custom interval — and which hours and days you work. When it is time, you get a sound, an on-screen alert and (where your browser allows) a desktop notification, with a one-tap 90-second reset.
Break reminder
Get a nudge to stand up and reset.
Desktop alerts aren’t supported here. You’ll still get a sound and a flashing tab.
What you get
Your interval, your call
Choose 30 min, 45 min, 1 h, 1.5 h, 2 h, 3 h or anything from 15 to 240 minutes.
Work hours only
Set start and end times and working days (the default is Sunday–Thursday). No pings at night.
Sound + desktop alerts
A soft bell, a flashing tab title and desktop notifications where supported. Snooze for 10 minutes if you are mid-task.
A break worth taking
Each reminder opens a 90-second guided reset: breathing, stretches or a quick game.
How to set it up
- Open the Deskhale app.
- Go to Reminders and pick an interval.
- Set your work hours and days.
- Click “Enable” for desktop notifications and keep the tab pinned.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I take a break at work?
There is no single rule, but research supports moving often. A Columbia University study found 5 minutes of walking every 30 minutes offset some harmful effects of prolonged sitting. Many people start with a short break every 60 minutes and shorten it from there.
Does the reminder work if I close the tab?
In the web app, reminders run while the Deskhale tab is open. A Chrome extension for always-on alerts is planned.
Is it free?
Yes. The break reminder, water reminder and core exercises are free with no account.