start an hour
Name what you are doing and press start. The clock begins, quietly.
your real life, counted.
look up.
be here.
keep the hour.
These Hours is a quiet record of what you did, who was there and how long it lasted. Start it, share it, then put your phone away.
see how it works native Android app coming first
thesehours. live
saturday in the park
01:42:16
with
Maya, Jon + Alex
one shared hour. no shared screen time.
three small moves
the phone starts it.
life fills it.
tap people in
Share a QR code or link. Friends join in seconds, with no account needed.
keep the memory
End it when you are done. The time and the people become part of your private record.
why These Hours
“We measure screen time.
Why not the time that matters?”
Not a streak to protect. Not content to post. Just a gentle way to notice where your days actually went.
hours worth keeping
basketballsunday roasta long walkcoffeefamily timereadinga first datethe gig
the useful bits
good questions.
does everyone need the app?
No. One person starts the hour and shares its QR code or link. Friends can tap in from a browser without making an account.
does These Hours track my location?
No background location tracking. You can add a place label to an hour when it matters, but being present is the point — not proving where you were.
is it another social network?
No feed, followers, likes or public performance. It is a calm personal record of the time you chose to keep.
where can I get it?
The native Android app is being prepared first. iPhone support is planned after the Android launch.
Android first
make your time count.
These Hours is getting ready for its first public release.
questions? talk to us