Pomodoro Timer
Set your focus and break lengths and how many sessions run before a long break on the left, then press start on the timer on the right — the ring counts down your remaining time, and each completed session adds to your focus stats for the day.
Settings
Timer lengths
Auto & sound
Timer
- Sessions done
- 0
- Focus minutes
- 0
- Streak
- 0
Press start when you're ready to focus.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method: focus for a set time, then take a short break, and repeat. You can adjust the lengths and number of sessions freely. Today's stats are stored only in this browser and reset when the date changes. Because of browser autoplay rules, the completion sound plays only after you've interacted with the page once.
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Using a Pomodoro Timer as a Rhythm of Focus and Rest
A Pomodoro timer helps you focus on one task for a set stretch and then take a short break, over and over. Twenty-five minutes of focus and a five-minute break is the classic setup, but since everyone's attention span is different, you can change the lengths and number of sessions. This screen splits that rhythm into settings on the left and a timer — with a progress ring and today's stats — on the right.
The timer and stats run entirely in this browser. The best focus lengths depend on the kind of work and your energy that day, so the most important thing is to find a setup that fits you and stick with it.
What the Pomodoro Technique is
The Pomodoro Technique pairs a fixed block of focus with a short break as one set, repeated through the day. The classic block is 25 minutes of focus and a 5-minute break, and each focus block counts as one "pomodoro" (Italian for tomato). After four focus blocks you take a longer break of 15–30 minutes.
- 25 min focus + 5 min short break = one set
- A long break (default 15 min) after four sets
- During a set, work on just one thing
How to use this timer
On the left, set your focus and break lengths and how often the long break happens. On the timer to the right, press "Start" and the ring winds down; when time is up, a sound plays and the timer moves to the next phase automatically. You can also switch phases manually with the Focus/Break buttons.
The default setup
Start with the standard settings, then adjust once you get a feel for it.
- Focus 25 min / short break 5 min
- Long break 15 min, after every 4 focus sessions
- Your settings are saved in this browser for next time
Why 25 minutes
Twenty-five minutes is a popular sweet spot: long enough to make progress, short enough to rest before your attention fades. It's not a magic number, though. If you're in a deep-work flow, stretch it to 50 minutes; if starting is hard, drop it to 15. What matters is doing only that one task for the time you've set.
Breaks are what make it work
Breaks aren't slacking — they protect your focus. On a short break, look away from the screen and move a little; on a long break, rest fully so your attention recovers for the next session.
- Short break: stretch, water, look at something far away
- Long break: a walk, a snack, a real rest
- Don't start a new task during a break
Auto-start and the completion sound
Turn on "auto-start" so the next phase begins the moment one ends, keeping your momentum. Turn on the sound to hear a short chime at the end of each phase. Because of browser rules, the sound plays only after you've interacted with the page — pressing start is enough.
Reading today's stats
Below the timer you'll see how many focus sessions you've completed today, your total focus minutes, and your current streak of completed sessions. These are saved only in this browser, not on a server, and reset to zero when the date changes. They aren't shared across devices or in private windows.
Getting the most out of Pomodoro
Starting a timer isn't the same as focusing. The key is cutting distractions before you begin.
- Decide the one thing you'll do this session before starting
- Silence notifications and put your phone out of reach
- Jot down stray thoughts during focus and keep going
- Always take at least a short break when a session ends
Tuning it to your own rhythm
Everyone focuses differently. Deep, demanding work may suit 50 minutes of focus and a 10-minute break; on a low-energy day, 15-minute blocks may work better. Try a few combinations and keep the one you can sustain the longest.
Common mistakes
Pomodoro is simple, but a few habits break the rhythm.
- Skipping breaks and pushing on until you burn out late in the day
- Doing several things in one session (multitasking)
- Ignoring the timer and going "just a bit more," which breaks the rhythm
- Setting focus blocks too long at first and failing
- Fixating on the streak count and forcing extra sessions
Combining it with other methods
Pomodoro sets the rhythm of when to focus and when to rest. It pairs well with time blocking and a to-do list, which decide what to do and when. A common approach is to split the day into blocks and use Pomodoro to focus within each one.
A checklist before you start
Running through this first raises your odds of a productive session.
- Have you picked the single task for this session?
- Are notifications silenced?
- Do the focus and break lengths fit your energy today?
- Do you have what you need (water, notes) ready?
- Do you know what you'll do on the break?
Pomodoro Timer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
It's a time-management method where you focus for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat, with a longer break after four sets. The goal is to build a rhythm of focus and rest so you can work for a long time without burning out.
Why 25 minutes?
Twenty-five minutes is a widely used balance — long enough to make progress, short enough to rest before focus fades — not a fixed rule. In this timer you can change the focus length to 15 or 50 minutes as you like.
Why a long break after four sessions?
Focus sessions build up fatigue, so a longer break every few sessions lets you recover. In this timer you can change "long break every" to set how many focus sessions come before each long break.
Where are today's stats stored?
Your completed sessions, focus minutes, and streak are saved only in this browser, not on a server. They reset to zero when the date changes and aren't shared across devices or in private windows.
The completion sound doesn't play.
Browsers only allow sound after you've interacted with the page at least once. After you press start, the chime plays normally. Also check that "Play a sound when a timer ends" is turned on.
Can I change the focus and break lengths?
Yes. In the settings on the left you can freely change the focus time, break time, long break, and how often the long break happens. Change a value while the timer is stopped and the remaining time on screen updates right away.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes, the countdown continues. Some browsers throttle timers in background tabs, so it can drift by a few seconds — keep the tab open if you need precise timing.
Reviewed 2026-07-18. Stats are stored only in this browser, and the best way to focus varies from person to person.