{"id":26301,"date":"2025-06-20T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=26301"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T15:13:25","slug":"upwork-time-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/upwork-time-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"Upwork Time Tracking: Features, Limitations, Alternatives &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A time tracker is an essential part of Upwork that allows freelancers to keep a record of how long they have worked on a certain task or project. That way, you have a comprehensive report to show clients to ensure that you are paid for all your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are some definite limitations to the Upwork timer. And if you\u2019re trying to decide if Upwork\u2019s time tracker is the right option for you, or if you should look for alternatives, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going through all the features of the Upwork team app, how to use it, and its limitations. On top of that, we\u2019ll also look at a couple of the <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time tracking software<\/a> tools and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/upwork-competitors\/\" target=\"_blank\">alternatives to the Upwork<\/a> time tracker that you can use to track how much time you spend on different tasks. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f3 How to Do Upwork Time Tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Talent-Marketplace-Post-a-Job-Talent-Marketplace-Upwork.jpg\" alt=\"a close look at upwork time tracking [features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more]\" class=\"wp-image-26442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Talent-Marketplace-Post-a-Job-Talent-Marketplace-Upwork.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Talent-Marketplace-Post-a-Job-Talent-Marketplace-Upwork-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Talent-Marketplace-Post-a-Job-Talent-Marketplace-Upwork-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use the Upwork time tracker, you need to install the desktop app on your computer. Do note that you cannot use the Upwork<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/time-clock-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time clock app<\/a> and similar features when on the mobile app, so make sure that you\u2019re using your desktop or laptop to access this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But once you install the app on your computer, using the Upwork time tracker and Upwork work diary is pretty simple. In this section, we\u2019ll go over how to access and use certain features on the Upwork time tracker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logging your time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the log time feature on Upwork\u2019s time tracker is a quick and convenient way to track time on the app. To do this, you first need to log into the app. From there, you have to go to the \u201cMy Jobs\u201d page and select the job or task that you want to track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Upwork Tutorial: How to Work on Upwork by Using Upwork Time Tracker\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FvCTS2KnWDU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on the job you want to track, you\u2019ll find a \u201cLogging\u201d option that you have to turn on. Once you turn it on, you can also add a memo or select an activity label if the client has provided one. And after that, you can start tracking time right on the Upwork app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this feature is only available on the desktop app. If you\u2019re using Upwork on your mobile phone, you won\u2019t be able to access this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit task descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you might find yourself doing frequently on Upwork is editing the memo or activity label on the project you\u2019re tracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>As you perform a task, things can change, so editing the memo is something that many freelancers have to do on the Upwork time tracker.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Upwork has made doing this very easy. To edit the memo or activity label on the time tracker, simply head to the Upwork time tracker window. From there, you\u2019ll be able to edit the memo on the task or change the activity label. That way, things are much clearer for both you and the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updating your work diary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you accept an hourly contract on Upwork, each of them will come with their own work diary. The work diary is basically a log that contains all the hours a freelancer has spent working on a specific contract. That said, if you need to edit the work diary before the contract ends, Upwork allows you to do that fairly easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Upwork app, you can hover over the \u201cMy Jobs\u201d tab, and you\u2019ll find different work diaries on display. From there, you can simply select the work diary of the project you want to update. The work diary will have screenshots taken at different times during the time tracking. When you open the work diary, you can edit the memo, activity label, and screenshots you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/work-diary.jpg\" alt=\"a close look at upwork time tracking [features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more]\" class=\"wp-image-26462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/work-diary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/work-diary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/work-diary-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain contracts that also allow you to edit your work hours if the client has allowed the feature. That said, keep in mind that you won\u2019t be able to edit the work diary of closed contracts and clients cannot edit the memos or time logs in your work diary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most freelancers on Upwork deal with multiple clients at the same time. And if you start working on another task that requires you to track your hours, you can switch contracts by going to the time tracker window. On this window, you\u2019ll find the contract field where you can switch to any contract you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Once you switch to a contract, make sure to turn the time log on and then add a memo and activity label to the task.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> That way, you have a clear time log that will serve as a reference for you and the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing uploaded memos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, there will be a memo uploaded with a screenshot of your activity that you might want to edit. To do this, hover over the \u201cMy Jobs\u201d tab and select the work diary. From there, you can select the screenshots you want to edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select a screenshot, a window will pop up that has an \u201cedit\u201d button. Simply click on that button and you can start editing the memo attached to the screenshot. After editing all the required details, you can click on the \u201csave\u201d button and the memos will be updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing the time billed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three ways you can view the time billed on Upwork. The first option is viewing the current session. In this view, you can see your time tracked in real-time. This time will not count as idle time or change the activity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also view your Upwork time billed for the whole day. That way, you can document the billable time for the day through screenshots to create a paper trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you have a full-week view. This shows you all the time you spent working on a project for the whole week. Again, you can take screenshots to document the time you spent working on certain tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BillingCycle.jpg\" alt=\"upwork time tracking: features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more\" class=\"wp-image-26494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BillingCycle.jpg 935w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BillingCycle-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BillingCycle-768x143.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that Upwork won\u2019t track time once you pass the limit that the client has set for billable time. So, if the daily limit for a certain client was set to 6 hours, the time tracker won\u2019t track your time passed the six hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re billing clients for the first time on Upwork, it\u2019s important to remember that Upwork has specific fees that it deducts from everyone on the platform. When you start working with a client, Upwork collects 20% of the payments until you have received $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, Upwork will only deduct 10% for the next $500.01-$10,000. And once you\u2019ve gone over $10,000 with a client, the service fee goes down to 5%. This is one of the things that freelancers complain the most about when using Upwork. However, this is the fee you have to pay if you want to access the many working opportunities available on the platform, especially as a freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Upwork Time Tracker Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image no-border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/upwork-desktop-1.gif\" alt=\"upwork time tracking: features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more\" class=\"wp-image-26476\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing we can\u2019t argue is that the Upwork time tracker is an incredibly handy and useful feature necessary for establishing proper freelancer and client collaboration. With that said, the Upwork time tracker isn\u2019t perfect and has many limitations, which we will explore in the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0f Lack of privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major concerns that freelancers have when using the Upwork time tracking feature is privacy. This is because Upwork takes an automatic screenshot every ten minutes while tracking time. This is to serve as proof to clients that freelancers were working on the project while tracking billable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this can be a useful feature, there are some privacy concerns. For example, you have little control over when to take screenshots when using the feature. So, it could potentially capture unmasked passwords, notifications, or any other sensitive information that happened to be on your computer when the screenshot was taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-scott-webb-430208.jpg\" alt=\"a close look at upwork time tracking [features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more]\" class=\"wp-image-26453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-scott-webb-430208.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-scott-webb-430208-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-scott-webb-430208-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your only real option as a freelancer if you have a screenshot that was taken with sensitive information is to delete the screenshot. Sadly, you cannot edit screenshots once they are taken and the contract has closed. On top of that, if you have to delete the screenshot, you also forgo the billable time that was tracked along with the screenshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a huge issue for many freelancers. And while some people can deal with this issue, there are others that can\u2019t work around it, forcing them to use another time tracker instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd14 No payment protection for manually logged hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you need to know about Upwork time tracking is that you don\u2019t have payment protection when manually logging your hours. This won\u2019t be an issue if you track the time on your desktop, which is useful for freelancers that only use their computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-60504.jpg\" alt=\"upwork time tracking: features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more\" class=\"wp-image-26479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-60504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-60504-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-60504-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you do work that doesn\u2019t need a desktop or computer, you might face some trouble. Since you won\u2019t be able to automatically track time when working away from your computer, you need to log the time manually. And when you do this, you don\u2019t have the same payment protection as when you automatically track your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Upwork recognizes this issue. But despite knowing that this is something that gets in the way of many freelancers\u2019 pay, they are yet to respond and correct the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be some clients that allow Upwork manual time logging of hours, especially if the job requires working away from the computer. However, make sure to be careful with these setups as you won\u2019t have payment protection for the hours you log manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get around this, many Upwork users suggest negotiating with your client to raise your hourly rate. That way, you can compensate for the hours you worked away from your computer without the automatic time-tracking option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, stick to fixed-price contracts, and you will be paid based on the completion of the project as opposed to the time it has taken you to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Activity tracking issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last, and probably biggest limitation of the Upwork time tracker is that it isn\u2019t the most reliable. When the Upwork time tracker is working fine, you will easily be able to accurately track all the hours and time you spent working on a project. However, there are many times when the feature isn\u2019t working properly, which can get in the way of accurately tracking your billable hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image no-border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/annoyed-1.gif\" alt=\"upwork time tracking: features, limitations, alternatives &amp; more\" class=\"wp-image-26482\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons that cause the Upwork time tracker to malfunction, and it can happen quite a lot. For example, when the systems are overloaded, it can crash the app, which means you can lose the unsaved billable hours that you couldn\u2019t save before the crash. Or, your antivirus could flag down the app as a malware tool and cause you to not track your time accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, you can\u2019t even use the Upwork time tracker on your phone. This makes the feature very limited, especially if you aren\u2019t constantly working on your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2753 What If Upwork Time Tracker Not Working?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, there are many times when freelancers reported that the Upwork time tracker isn\u2019t working. In fact, this happens so frequently, that many people look for solutions that don\u2019t involve the Upwork time tracker at all. That way, they can get around the annoying issues that come with the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Upwork time tracker is not working for you, the best fix is to switch to another time tracker. Remember, time tracking isn\u2019t the main feature of Upwork, so it\u2019s pretty understandable that it comes with some issues. That said, there are many dedicated time tracker apps available on the market today that may be able to do the job much better than Upwork\u2019s native time tracker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an hourly contract on Upwork and you\u2019re concerned about the Upwork native time tracker app, you can ask your client if you can use other time trackers instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd27 Great Alternative Upwork Time Tracker Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jibble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jibble.jpg\" alt=\"notion time tracking\" class=\"wp-image-23463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jibble.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jibble-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jibble-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the problems with many time-tracking apps nowadays is that they\u2019re expensive. And if you\u2019re looking for a more affordable option that still gets the job done, Jibble is one of the best alternatives for you as their basic plan is free forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from being free, Jibble is highly customizable. You can easily tweak the <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/work-hours-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work hours tracker<\/a> to your needs and your type of work. That way, you\u2019ll accurately track the time you spend on different tasks and make sure that you get paid what you\u2019re owed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Upwork has not made it possible for you to integrate a third-party time tracker with their platform, you will have to use software like Zapier. Fortunately, integrating Jibble with Upwork through Zappier is quite easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is establish a connection between your Jibble and Upwork account through Zapier. Then, choose the actions and triggers you want to set between Jibble and Upwork, and you\u2019re all set to start time tracking your projects on Upwork with Jibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubstaff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hubstaff.jpg\" alt=\"best time tracking tools for trello\" class=\"wp-image-20371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hubstaff.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hubstaff-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hubstaff-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hubstaff is an all-in-one time tracker. You can assign tasks (great for <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/attendance-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attendance tracking<\/a><strong> <\/strong>and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/employee-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\">employee time tracking<\/a> if you have a team), create timesheets, accurately track time and invoice your client, and a whole lot more. While it\u2019s one of the more expensive options, it\u2019s a great solution for freelancers looking for a more robust time tracker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hubstaff has four tier plans, including Desk Free, Desk Starter, Desk Pro, and Enterprise, with each of the plans costing $0, $7, $10, and custom. Like with Jibble, if you pay annually, you can get two months completely for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about Hubstaff is that if you work alone, you can use the Desk Free plan, which is for up to 1 user. It\u2019s completely free, and you get access to all essential features, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-timesheet-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timesheet app<\/a>, time tracking, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one complaint customers have with Hubstaff is that they forget to turn the timer back on whenever they turn it off. In other words, it\u2019s not automatic, instead, you need to manually tell the tracker when to track time and when not to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you use this app for your time-tracking needs, make sure always to check if the timer is on while working. Also, check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/hubstaff-vs-everhour\/\" target=\"_blank\">Everhour vs Hubstaff<\/a> comparison to see more of both tools \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc81\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Upwork Time Tracking: Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upwork team app and native time tracker are great, but they certainly don\u2019t come with a large number of limitations, such as privacy-related concerns, lack of payment protection for manually logged hours, and more.<br>Depending on what services you are offering on Upwork, Upwork\u2019s native time tracker can be all you need, but in some cases, it really isn\u2019t the best time-tracking solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to level up your time-tracking game and make sure you track all your billable hours, you might want to consider one of the alternative Upwork time-tracker apps we shared above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, we picked only two of our favorite time-tracking alternatives to Upwork\u2019s time tracker. There are plenty of other great time-tracking apps on the marketplace which you can make use of, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are managing a team of 5 or more and looking to boost efficiency, Everhour is the perfect tool to keep your team on track. 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