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Idle Detector (inactivity detector)

Published October 2021
   •    Updated August 2026

Plugin details

Define rules to detect user inactivity and trigger workflows when a user becomes idle or active. Also fires events when the user leaves or switches the browser tab.
       

⚡ Key Features:

💤 Inactivity Detection
 Detect user inactivity after a delay you define, and trigger workflows on both idle and re-activation.
👁️ Tab Visibility Tracking
 Monitor tab visibility to know whether your page is active or hidden, and fire events on tab switching.
🚪 Page-Close Events
 Trigger workflows when the user closes the page, enabling cleanup or data-saving actions.
⚡ Smarter Performance
 Pause recurring workflows or halt data loads while the user is idle to save resources.



Documentation

We've created a detailed step-by-step guide for the Idle Detector (Inactivity Track User) Plugin. It includes a comprehensive overview of all features, practical use cases, and answers to frequently asked questions.

       

FAQ

What does this plugin do?
It detects when a user becomes inactive or idle on your Bubble app, letting you trigger workflows or actions based on user inactivity.

How do I set up the plugin?
Add the Detect element to your page, set the idle timeout in seconds, and configure workflows for the inactivity and re-activation events.

Can I customize the idle time duration?
Yes. You can define the number of seconds a user must be inactive before the plugin triggers the idle event.

Does the plugin detect when the user becomes active again?
Yes. It includes an event that triggers when the user resumes activity after being idle.

What use cases is this plugin ideal for?
Gaming sessions, online exams and proctoring, security timeouts, and any app that needs to react to idle users or tab switching.




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4.5 stars   •   2 ratings
241 installs  
This plugin does not collect or track your personal data.

Platform

Web

Contributor details

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Zeroqode - Top Bubble Agency
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Instructions

Please refer to the plugin documentation to see how to configure it: https://docs.zeroqode.com/idle-detector-inactivitytrackuser

Types

This plugin can be found under the following types:
Background Services   •   Element   •   Event

Categories

This plugin can be found under the following categories:
Productivity   •   Analytics   •   Technical   •   Mobile   •   Data (things)   •   Visual Elements

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Rating and reviews

Average rating (4.5)

Working as intended
February 24th, 2025
If your app requires better security with faster sign out then this plugin is for you. Great option.
Greetings, It’s Anton, a Zeroqode Support Representative, We appreciate your feedback about our plugin. Our team is glad that the plugin helped you achieve the desired result. If you have any questions or suggestions, our lines are always open. You can reach out to us on our forum (https://forum.zeroqode.com/) or directly at support@zeroqode.com. In case you find some issues without plugins, please fill out the form at https://issues.zeroqode.com and we will get back to you Again, we want to thank you for the review. Best Regards, Anton
February 25th, 2025
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Zeroqode - Top Bubble Agency
Loving it
October 3rd, 2022
Perfect for my use case, big thanks
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