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Apps / Websites Usages

Apps and Websites Usage Monitoring Software 

Mera Monitor helps you identify time spent on productive vs. non-productive apps, and websites categorize them, and pinpoint distractions. Ensure compliance with company policies and boost overall productivity. 

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Mera Monitor’s Apps and Websites Usage Monitoring feature allows you to monitor how your employees spend their work hours on various websites and applications. With real-time tracking, you get detailed reports that clearly show the time spent on each site and app.  

Apps & Websites Usage Tracking

Mera Monitor automatically monitors the apps and websites your employees use during work hours. Get detailed reports showing URLs, app names, and the exact time spent on each. Understand which apps and websites are used most and least.  

Timeline

View an hourly breakdown of website and app usage during work hours. Ideal for teams working on client projects billed by the hour, this feature offers both list and graphical views for quick, easy analysis.  

Label Apps & Websites 

Mera Monitor lets you easily label apps and websites as productive or unproductive based on your company’s unique workflow. This customizable labeling helps you quickly identify where time is well spent and where distractions occur, enabling smarter decisions to boost team productivity and focus. 

Role-Based Categories

Mera Monitor lets you assign custom productivity labels for apps and websites based on specific teams or roles. For example, social media tools can be marked as productive for digital marketing teams but unproductive for the design team.  

Productivity Snapshot

Get a clear view of each employee’s productivity with an easy-to-read, detailed table. Switch effortlessly between individual, team, or company-wide views to analyze performance from every angle. This flexible matrix lets managers quickly spot strengths, uncover bottlenecks, and make smart decisions to improve efficiency across the board. 

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Simple Software Setup 

Employees just installed the Mera Monitor desktop app (compatible with Windows, Mac, or Linux). 
Once installed, it quietly runs in the background—automatically starting with the system and tracking usage data without disrupting workflows. 

Automatic Monitoring 

  • The tool automatically captures which apps (e.g., Excel, Zoom, Photoshop) and websites (e.g., Gmail, LinkedIn, YouTube) are being accessed. 
  • It logs the duration of use and time of access for each.

Categorization of Usage

  • Mera Monitor classifies usage as productive, unproductive based on predefined categories or custom settings by the admin. 
  • For example, Microsoft Word might be marked as productive, while Facebook could be unproductive (depending on job roles). 

Real-Time Data Dashboard 

  • Managers can view real-time dashboards showing: 
    • Most-used apps/websites
    • Time spent on each 
    • Active vs. idle time 
    • Productivity scores for each  employee 

Reports and Analytics

  • Daily, weekly, and monthly reports give insights into app and web usage trends. 
  • These reports help spot time-wasting patterns, overused tools, or potential burnout.  

Privacy & Transparency 

  • Mera Monitor allows organisations to notify employees about tracking. 
  • Employees can switch off work mode while handling personal tasks, ensuring their privacy is respected during non-work-related activities. 

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Identify Time-Wasting Websites

Pinpoint the top websites that divert attention from important tasks. Use this insight to reduce distractions and help your team stay focused. 

Monitor Tool Utilization 

See if the tools you've invested in (e.g., project management, communication, or design software) are actually being used—and by whom. This helps you optimize resource allocation and software costs. 

Improve Productivity & Focus 

By understanding which apps and websites are aiding or hurting performance, you can guide teams to focus on what matters most leading to better outcomes and fewer wasted hours. 

Support Smart Coaching & Feedback 

Use data to provide targeted feedback, coaching, or even suggest better tools. Help underperforming employees' course-correct with clear, actionable insights. 

Enhance Time Management 

App usage data helps employees' self-correct habits, plan better, and make the most of their workday—without micromanagement.   

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FAQs

Application and website monitoring software helps you track how employees spend their time online during work hours. It records which applications are being used, which websites are visited, and for how long. This helps organizations understand digital behavior, ensure work-related focus, and identify areas where productivity can be improved.

Yes, employee application monitoring is legal in most countries, especially when it’s done transparently and for legitimate business purposes. Organizations often use application usage tracking or software usage tracking tools like Mera Monitor to understand how work hours are spent, improve productivity, and ensure data security.

However, laws may vary by country or state. It’s important to:

  • Inform employees that monitoring is in place

  • Clearly state what’s being tracked and why

  • Use the data responsibly and ethically

Mera Monitor supports compliant practices with role-based access, employee visibility into their own data, and privacy-conscious features—so your business stays productive and aligned with legal standards.

Yes, with Mera Monitor, you get a clear breakdown of how much time each user spends on specific websites and applications. Our usage monitoring software tracks both application usage and website activity, helping you understand which tools are being used productively—and which ones may be causing distractions.

You’ll see:

  • Total time spent on each app or web platform

  • Active vs. idle time

  • Categorization of sites/apps as productive, unproductive based on the user's job role. For example: For a content writer, tools like Google Docs and Grammarly are marked as productive, while social media may be unproductive.

  • Visual reports for teams and individuals

Whether you're monitoring desktop tools or need software to monitor websites and web apps, Mera Monitor gives you full visibility—perfect for managing remote, hybrid, or in-office teams efficiently.


 

Mera Monitor allows admins to define which apps and websites are considered productive, unproductive—based on specific job roles or team functions.

For instance:

  • A UI/UX designer may have Figma, Adobe XD, and Dribbble marked as productive.

  • A sales executive might have CRM platforms, LinkedIn, and email apps classified as productive.

  • Entertainment or shopping websites can be marked as unproductive depending on the role.

This customizable approach ensures the application usage tracking and web tracking software reflects real business needs. It helps you monitor app and website usage effectively while providing context-driven insights to improve individual and team productivity.

Mera Monitor focuses on providing deep visibility and actionable insights—not restriction. While it does not block access, the data it provides can help you decide whether to implement blocking via other tools or update your internal IT policies accordingly.

Yes, employees can automatically access their own activity reports within Mera Monitor. This promotes transparency and encourages self-awareness. By viewing their own application and website usage data, team members can better understand their work habits and make informed adjustments to improve productivity.