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WhatPulse tracks computer activity such as application use, keystrokes, clicks, websites, uptime, and bandwidth.
About WhatPulse
WhatPulse is a cross-platform activity tracking tool for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web. It logs user actions including keystrokes, mouse clicks, application use, website visits, system uptime, and network bandwidth to provide insight into computer usage habits. The service offers a free core plan with no credit card required, plus a premium tier with extended historical data, advanced dashboards, and data export capabilities. It includes privacy controls such as content-free tracking, the ability to pause logging, exclusion of specific apps and websites, and filtering of sensitive window titles before data is stored.
Key features
- Tracks keystrokes, mouse clicks, application use, and website visits
- Logs system uptime and per-application bandwidth consumption
- Generates keyboard and mouse heatmaps to visualize activity patterns
- Groups activity into custom profiles for projects or clients
- Excludes incognito browsing and sensitive window titles from storage
- Exports collected usage data to CSV files for analysis
Best for: WhatPulse is best for individual users seeking to analyze their personal computer usage patterns, as well as teams wanting non-invasive insights into software adoption and activity trends.
Good for
- Privacy-focused design that tracks activity metadata, not content
- Free core plan available with no credit card required
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web
Watch out for
- Free tier has limited historical data retention, with extended history only for premium users
- Advanced insights, data exports, and profile categorization require a premium subscription
- Software is not open source, so internal tracking logic cannot be independently audited
WhatPulse at a glance
- Website
- whatpulse.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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WhatPulse FAQ
Does WhatPulse track the content of my typing or web visits?
No, it only tracks activity metadata such as keystroke counts, app usage, and website domains, not the actual content of your inputs or pages.
Can I pause tracking or exclude specific apps and websites?
Yes, you can pause tracking at any time, and exclude individual applications and websites from being logged.
Is a free version of WhatPulse available?
Yes, a free plan with core tracking features is available with no credit card required.
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