Research focus group
1 hourSegments
6
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute focus group with opening, warm-up, topic blocks, activity, and debrief.
Research moderator timer
Free Focus Group Timer
Use a focus group timer for moderator introductions, warm-up questions, topic blocks, activity prompts, participant reactions, and closing debriefs. Keep research discussions consistent without rushing people.
Built for this job
Moderators can keep sessions comparable across participant groups.
Observers can follow the discussion structure without interrupting.
Research teams can use a shared timer display while the moderator controls timing.
Current agenda item
Welcome and consent
1/6
5:00
Next
Warm-up questions
Total time
1:00:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Product feedback group
45 minSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute session for reactions, feature discussion, and closing questions.
Mini focus group
30 minSegments
4
First
3:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute timer for compact group interviews.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep consent and setup separate from discussion time.
Use topic blocks so one theme does not consume the full session.
Leave time for final reactions; they often contain useful synthesis.
Use XTimer rooms when moderators, observers, and room displays need separate views.
Frequently asked questions
What is a focus group timer?
A focus group timer helps moderators pace introductions, warm-up questions, topic blocks, group activities, participant reactions, and debriefs.
Should focus group participants see the timer?
Usually the timer is best moderator-facing. A visible timer can help only when participants need clear activity or return-time boundaries.
How long should a focus group be?
Many research focus groups run 45 to 90 minutes. Short product feedback sessions can work in 30 to 45 minutes.