Standard retro
1 hourSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute retrospective with check-in, data gathering, discussion, action items, and close.
Agile retro facilitator timer
Free Retrospective Timer
Run a retrospective timer for check-ins, data gathering, discussion, voting, action items, and close. Keep agile retros fair, focused, and easier to facilitate across remote and hybrid teams.
Built for this job
Facilitators can protect action-item time instead of letting discussion consume the retro.
Remote teams can see the same timing structure while one facilitator controls the room.
Teams get a repeatable meeting shape without making every retro feel rushed.
Current agenda item
Check-in
1/5
5:00
Next
Gather data
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.
Quick retro
30 minSegments
5
First
3:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute retro for small teams or lightweight sprint reviews.
Remote retro
55 minSegments
6
First
5:00
Total
55:00
A remote-friendly structure with extra time for silent writing and voting.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep silent-writing and voting blocks visibly separate.
Reserve at least 15 minutes for action selection in a one-hour retro.
Use shorter presets for weekly team check-ins and longer presets after major releases.
Use an XTimer room when the facilitator needs a controller and the team needs a shared display.
Frequently asked questions
What is a retrospective timer?
A retrospective timer is a segmented meeting timer that helps agile teams pace check-ins, reflection, discussion, voting, action items, and close.
How long should a retrospective be?
Small teams can often run a 30-minute retro. A standard sprint retrospective is commonly 45 to 60 minutes, especially when action planning needs protected time.
Can I use this timer for remote retros?
Yes. Use the remote retro preset for silent writing, sharing, voting, and action planning, then move into an XTimer room when one facilitator should control timing for everyone.