The App & URL tracking feature allows you to effectively monitor your team by providing you information about how much time is being spent on a particular application and URL while employees track time.
This is an optional feature, so the data is turned OFF by default, and you will need to turn it ON for your team in the organization settings.
Some subscription plans have App and URL limits. Click here to find out more.
Java apps do not always detect as the correct application but do always get seen as “something” Java (i.e. Netbeans showing up as Android SDK manager on the list of apps in Hubstaff).
macOS Catalina (10.15) and above require security permissions to be enabled before Hubstaff can record URLs and/or track time. Go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Automation and ensure the browser you are using is checked.
Only Hubstaff for Desktop timer apps can track apps and URLs. You may find the comparison of our apps here.
To enable App & URL tracking, follow the steps below:
Step 1
Click on Settings in the sidebar menu, then select Activity & tracking from the drop-down menu.
Step 2
Under the Activity menu, select Track apps & URLs and change the default selection to Apps & URLs.
(You can also have different settings for Apps & URL tracking for team members)
Also ensure you’ve selected the correct organization, visible in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3
Once you’ve applied the above settings, you can select Activity on the side menu and choose Apps or URLs to get the required information about your team’s activity.
App records will show the Sessions (number of times the app was actuated/focused), total time spent, the app name, the time of day the time was tracked, and the project the member was tracking to.
URL records will show the site the member visited (per-site view), total time spent, and the project they were tracking to. If the member visited several different pages on a particular site, each of those is also recorded and can be seen by expanding the view (per-page view) with the + button.
With these steps, you are ready to create incredible reports that shall allow you to monitor your team members effectively while enabling them to improve productivity and understand exactly how much time is being spent during the day on the Apps & URLs.
List of supported web browsers:
- Chrome – with the only exception being if it’s running on Windows 7 OS, which doesn’t support URL tracking.
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
Unsupported:
- Opera
- Chrome Canary
- Chrome for Windows 7
URL/App tracking is not supported in the Chrome App or Extension.
By integrating Hubstaff’s application and URL tracking feature, you can efficiently monitor your team’s activities and time usage on specific applications and websites. This level of insight helps improve productivity and streamline workflow management.
To further enhance your workforce management, consider utilizing comprehensive employee monitoring software. These tools provide valuable data that can lead to better decision-making, increased transparency, and ultimately, a more productive and engaged team.