The Timeline page provides a minute-by-minute visual representation of employee activity throughout the day. It helps managers understand how employees spend their time and identify productivity patterns. https://app.trackpilots.com/timelineDocumentation Index
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📌 Overview
The Timeline module displays a graphical timeline of employee activity categorized into Productive, Neutral, Unproductive, and Idle segments. Each block represents tracked activity based on apps, websites, and system usage.📋 Timeline data is generated automatically when employees use the Trackpilots desktop app. If the Trackpilots app is not running, activity blocks will not appear in the timeline.
👥 Team & User Filters
Admins can filter timeline data using the following options:| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Team Selector | View activity for a specific team |
| User Selector | View timeline for an individual employee |
| Date Selector | View timeline for a specific day |
⏰ Timeline Visualization
The timeline is displayed in hourly segments (12 AM to 11 PM) with colored activity blocks.| Activity Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Productive | Work-related apps and websites |
| 🟡 Neutral | Research or general browsing |
| 🔴 Unproductive | Non-work or distracting apps/websites |
| ⚪ Idle | No keyboard/mouse activity detected |
📊 Activity Summary Metrics
Each user timeline includes a summary of total tracked hours.| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Productive Work (hrs) | Total productive time |
| Neutral Work (hrs) | Total neutral time |
| Unproductive Work (hrs) | Total unproductive time |
| Idle Work (hrs) | Total idle time |
📋 Detailed Activity Logs
Below the timeline chart, Trackpilots displays detailed activity logs.| Label | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Productive - Visual Studio Code | Feb 21, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Productive - chatgpt.com | Feb 21, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Neutral - portal.prepbuddy.co.in | Feb 21, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Unproductive - Windows Explorer | Feb 21, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
🔄 How Timeline Data Sync Works
- Employee uses the Trackpilots desktop app
- App tracks active windows and websites
- Productivity rules classify each activity
- Timeline blocks are generated in real time
- Data is synced to the Trackpilots dashboard
📈 Use Cases
- Monitor employee daily workflow
- Identify productivity peaks and idle gaps
- Audit work patterns for compliance
- Optimize team performance and scheduling
🔐 Privacy & Compliance
Timeline data respects company-defined privacy policies and only tracks work-related activity.
- Inform employees about activity tracking
- Configure productivity rules to avoid sensitive tracking
- Use aggregated data for performance insights
✅ Best Practices
- Review timeline with timesheets and screenshots
- Focus on trends, not micro-monitoring
- Use idle time insights to improve workflows