Big Stretch Reminder

Big Stretch is a free light-weight reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!

Big Stretch was made by Matt Lester

Big Stretch example popup
Example Reminder

Features

  • Set the amount of time between breaks
  • Choose between predefined or your own messages
  • Select the reminder style: notification, popup, micro-break or Taskbar flash
  • Pick the level of intrusiveness (depending on strictness)
  • Optionally pick a sound for your reminder
  • Increase reminders automatically to suit your work rate
  • Various other adjustments to suit you

See Readme for more info on latest updates

For Windows 10, 11

Big Stretch is completely free and contains no spyware or crapware

v2.8.1, Released July 2025, MSI Installer

MD5: 3e0a55bf6f3775a7586e427587449ada (bsrp_setup.exe)

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