diff --git a/module/applications/ui/countdowns.mjs b/module/applications/ui/countdowns.mjs
index 42920a4a..1ebec9b6 100644
--- a/module/applications/ui/countdowns.mjs
+++ b/module/applications/ui/countdowns.mjs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ export default class DhCountdowns extends HandlebarsApplicationMixin(Application
         super(options);
 
         this.setupHooks();
+        this._isFocused = false;
     }
 
     /** @inheritDoc */
@@ -139,6 +140,16 @@ export default class DhCountdowns extends HandlebarsApplicationMixin(Application
         return context;
     }
 
+    /**Filter countdowns based on focus state */
+    #shouldShowCountdown(countdown){
+        // Always show narrative and encounter countdowns
+        if (countdown.type !== CONFIG.DH.GENERAL.countdownBaseTypes.longterm.id){
+            return true;
+        }
+        // Only show longterm countdowns when focused/hovered
+        return this._isFocused;
+    }
+
     static #getPlayerOwnership(user, setting, countdown) {
         const playerOwnership = countdown.ownership[user.id];
         return playerOwnership === undefined || playerOwnership === CONST.DOCUMENT_OWNERSHIP_LEVELS.INHERIT