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SprintWrite – Writing Sprint Timer for Google Docs

by thegoodman99 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Completely FREE writing sprint timer with word tracking, statistics, WPM calculation, and multiple themes. All features included.

Users
225
+49 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#61K
#51K among extensions
Version
2.4.2
updated 19 Dec 2025

Users

monthly, 11 months
0112225Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 225 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months
024Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About SprintWrite – Writing Sprint Timer for Google Docs

SprintWrite - Your Writing Productivity Companion Transform your writing process with SprintWrite, a powerful extension designed to help writers stay focused and productive in Google Docs through timed writing sprints. IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT SprintWrite requires Google Docs' word count tool to be visible. Enable it by clicking Tools > Word count in Google Docs, then keep the word count window open while writing. The extension will show a warning if the word count tool is hidden. KEY FEATURES Customizable Sprint Timers • Quick-start buttons for 15, 20, and 30-minute sprints (fully customizable) • Pause and resume functionality • Sound notifications when sprints complete • Celebration screen to acknowledge your progress Progress Tracking & Insights • Real-time word count tracking during sprints • Daily word count goals with visual progress bars • Complete sprint history with dates, durations, and word counts • Intelligent insights: best writing times, most productive days, and current streaks • Average words-per-minute tracking Customizable Experience • 5 beautiful themes: Light, Dark, Nord, Solarized, and Midnight • Distraction-free minimal mode for focused writing • Toolbar or floating widget positioning • Auto-minimize option when sprints start • Toggle sound effects and celebration screens Stay Motivated • Set daily word count goals and watch your progress • View writing statistics across all your sprints • Track your best writing times and patterns • Build writing streaks and maintain momentum • Export your data for external analysis PERFECT FOR • Novelists working on their next book • Students tackling essays and papers • Bloggers creating consistent content • Anyone looking to build better writing habits HOW TO USE 1. Install SprintWrite 2. Open any Google Doc 3. Enable word count: Tools > Word count (keep the window open) 4. Click the SprintWrite widget in the top-right corner 5. Choose your sprint duration and start writing! WHY SPRINTWRITE? Writing sprints are a proven technique for overcoming writer's block, maintaining focus, and increasing productivity. By committing to short, timed sessions, you'll write more consistently and develop lasting writing habits. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts required, no data collection, no tracking. Your writing history and statistics are stored locally using Chrome's sync storage. COMPLETELY FREE! SprintWrite is 100% free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no premium tiers. Just pure writing productivity. START YOUR NEXT SPRINT TODAY Install SprintWrite and discover how timed writing sessions can transform your productivity. Whether you're aiming for 500 words or 5,000,000, SprintWrite helps you get there one sprint at a time. Support the creator: https://ko-fi.com/thegoodman99

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+11+5.1%00.00
30 days+49+27.8%00.00
6 months+149+196.1%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where SprintWrite – Writing Sprint Timer for Google Docs appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
writing#40+18
writer's block#40+26
writing tools#94new

Version history

3 versions recorded
2.4.219 Dec 2025
2.4.117 Dec 2025
2.4.027 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
27 Nov 2025
Size
1.7 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
gcpkilhgmkcfiibhgfdagelbcgppiafd

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://docs.google.com/*

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