---
title: "Uniform Random Timer"
description: "Configure the JMeter Uniform Random Timer timers: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/uniform-random-timer/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# Uniform Random Timer

*Part of the **Timers** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#uniform-random-timer).*

![Uniform Random Timer](/images/screenshots/timers/uniform_random_timer.png)

This timer pauses each thread request for a random amount of time, with
each time interval having the same probability of occurring. The total delay
is the sum of the random value and the offset value.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this timer that is shown in the tree. |
| Random Delay Maximum | Yes | Maximum random number of milliseconds to pause. |
| Constant Delay Offset | Yes | Number of milliseconds to pause in addition to the random delay. |

## Related

- [Timers, Think Time & Pacing](/topics/timers-pacing-throughput-modeling/)
- [Thread Calculator](/tools/thread-calculator/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)