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Is your remote team equipped for genuine productivity?

With the rise of mouse jigglers and fake activity, some remote employees may be simulating work done. Understanding whether they are used in your company is important for building trust and transparency in the workplace.
Remote work red flags
Detect mouse jigglers and fake activity
🤔 What are mouse jigglers?

Mouse Jigglers (also called auto-clickers) automate mouse clicks and keyboard strokes, making it look like someone is working when they’re not. While they can be used for legitimate purposes, they can also simulate activity even when no real work is being done.
💭 Why do employees use them?

  • Avoiding detection: To mask low productivity or inactivity during work hours.
  • Managing workload pressures: Employees may feel overwhelmed and use these tools to cope with stress.
🔍 5 indicators of potential productivity challenges


  1. Lower quality work: A drop in work quality suggests reduced effort or attention.
  2. Unresponsive staff: Delayed responses mean disengagement.
  3. Missed deadlines: Regular delays signal fake productivity.
  4. Minimal engagement: Lack of participation in team activities.
  5. Unusual work patterns: Irregular hours suggest distractions.


These signs warrant attention to ensure your team’s productivity remains genuine.

📉 How mouse jigglers affect your business


  1. Inaccurate performance metrics: Misrepresented activity can lead to less informed decisions.
  2. Reduced team morale: Uneven workloads may impact team morale and collaboration.
  3. Financial losses: Inefficient use of time can affect overall productivity and growth.
  4. Client satisfaction risks: Delays and quality issues may impact client satisfaction.


Addressing these challenges collaboratively strengthens your business and team relationships.

Enhance genuine productivity with Time Doctor’s advanced detection


Time Doctor is a comprehensive time tracking and productivity tool designed to help you:

  • Identify unnatural activity patterns
  • Promote genuine work habits
  • Maintain trust and transparency with your team
💡 Time Doctor's key features to detect mouse jigglers


  1. Smart activity monitoring: Identifies unnatural keyboard/mouse behavior.
  2. Alerts: Notifies you immediately when unusual activity levels are detected.
  3. Productivity reports: Offers insights into work patterns to help you make data-driven decisions.
  4. Optional screenshot monitoring: Captures periodic screenshots (with employee consent and privacy controls) to verify that work aligns with tasks.


With Time Doctor, you gain the clarity and control needed to ensure your team is truly contributing to your business’s success.

⚖️ Ethical monitoring: balancing oversight with privacy


Time Doctor promotes trust by being transparent, offering privacy controls, and ensuring consent.


  • Transparent tracking: We recommend that employees are informed about monitoring and engaged in discussions on productivity.
  • Customizable privacy settings: Options to control privacy settings or disabling features.

This approach safeguards your business without compromising trust or morale.
Real businesses, real results: time doctor in action


Companies have seen these results with Time Doctor:

  • Identified suspicious activity
  • Improved productivity
  • Enhanced trust
“The Unusual Activity Report helps us detect potentially suspicious activities such as user behavior deemed out of the ordinary or beyond human ability. It is our trigger to dig deeper into issues and investigate when needed”
Andy Catayas
Human Resource Manager, Poplar Homes
Minerva Bernardo
Head of People Ops, No BS Marketplace
“The Unusual Activity Report, combined with metrics from other Time Doctor features, allowed us to spot unusual patterns … It strengthened transparency and enabled us to address any potential issues proactively.”
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Your questions, answered
How does Time Doctor detect auto clicker usage?
Time Doctor’s intelligent monitoring analyzes natural variations in keyboard and mouse activity. Unnatural patterns, such as consistent activity without breaks, may indicate auto clicker use, prompting further investigation.
Time Doctor is designed to promote trust and transparency. By involving your team in the implementation process and emphasizing the benefits for everyone, you can maintain a positive work environment.
Will using Time Doctor make my employees feel micromanaged?
Yes! Time Doctor seamlessly integrates with popular project management and communication tools like Asana, Trello, Slack, and over 60 apps, streamlining your workflow.
Can Time Doctor integrate with our existing tools?