Pomodoro Timer

Focus timer with 25-minute sessions, short and long breaks and a beep at the end.

How to Use Pomodoro Timer

  1. Press Start to begin a 25-minute focus session.
  2. When it ends, you'll hear a beep and the timer switches to a break. Press Start again to begin it.
  3. After every fourth focus session you get a long break instead of a short one.
  4. Open Session lengths to change the minutes for focus, short and long breaks.

How the Pomodoro Technique works

The method, created by Francesco Cirillo, is simple: pick one task, work on only that for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. The short, fixed sessions make it easier to start and keep distractions out, because you only have to stay focused until the timer rings.

Twenty-five minutes is a starting point, not a rule. Many people prefer 50 minutes of focus with 10-minute breaks for deep work; set whatever lengths suit you.

Built to run in the background

The remaining time shows in the browser tab title, so you can see it from another tab. The timer reads the device clock instead of counting ticks, so it stays accurate while the tab is in the background, and the beep plays when a session ends. The count of completed focus sessions resets if you reload the page.

Key Features & Practical Use Cases

  • Studying for exams in focused blocks with planned breaks.
  • Getting through writing, coding or admin work without drifting.
  • Breaking a big, dull task into rounds you can actually start.
  • Reminding yourself to stand up and rest your eyes regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Pomodoro?

Traditionally 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break, with a longer break after four rounds.

Can I change the session lengths?

Yes. Open Session lengths below the timer and set focus, short break and long break in minutes.

Will I hear when the time is up?

Yes, a short beep plays, as long as your device isn't muted. The timer also moves to the next session.

Does the next session start by itself?

No. The timer switches to the next session and waits for you to press Start, so a break doesn't run while you're away.

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