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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 monitoring is legal in most countries, provided it’s done transparently and within the boundaries of local labor laws. To maintain ethical practices, it’s essential to inform employees about the monitoring software and get their acknowledgment. Mera Monitor is built with compliance in mind and encourages organizations to follow responsible monitoring practices.

Yes. Mera Monitor provides detailed reports that show time spent on each application and website. These reports include timestamps, total usage duration, and even categorize the tools as productive, unproductive, or neutral based on your organization’s definitions. This makes it easier to analyze digital habits at both individual and team levels.

Mera Monitor allows you to customize productivity rules based on roles and departments. For instance, design tools may be marked as productive for your creative team, while social media might be considered unproductive for the finance team. This flexibility ensures that productivity reports are tailored to how your teams actually work.

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.