A simple, distraction-free Pomodoro timer: focus for 25 minutes, take a short break, and take a longer break after every four sessions.
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What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work in short, focused blocks of time called “pomodoros” — traditionally 25 minutes — separated by short breaks. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student (pomodoro is Italian for tomato).
Short, fixed sessions make it easier to start a task, help you notice distractions, and give your mind regular rest.
How to use this Pomodoro timer
- Choose one task to work on.
- Press Start and focus on that task until the 25-minute timer ends.
- When the sound plays, take a 5-minute short break.
- Repeat. After four focus sessions, take a 15-minute long break.
The dots under the timer show how many focus sessions you have completed in the current set. The counters show your completed focus sessions and focus time for today.
Customize your sessions
Not everyone works best in 25-minute blocks. In Settings you can change the focus, short-break and long-break lengths, choose after how many sessions the long break comes, and pick a sound. Turn on Start the next session automatically if you want the timer to move from focus to break and back without pressing Start.
Popular variations include 50 minutes of focus with a 10-minute break for deep work, or 15 minutes of focus with a 3-minute break when a task feels hard to begin.
Features
Classic 25 / 5 / 15
Default focus, short-break and long-break lengths, ready to go.
Fully adjustable
Change every duration and the long-break interval.
Auto-start option
Move to the next session automatically.
Session tracking
See your session number and today’s completed focus sessions and minutes.
Gentle sounds
Six sounds with volume control, or set the volume to zero for silence.
Remembers your settings
Settings and today’s progress are saved in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pomodoro timer?
A Pomodoro timer alternates focused work sessions (usually 25 minutes) with short breaks (usually 5 minutes), with a longer break after several sessions.
How long is one Pomodoro?
Traditionally 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. You can change the lengths in Settings.
What should I do during a break?
Step away from the screen: stand up, stretch, drink water or look out of a window. Avoid starting something that is hard to stop.
Can I skip a break?
Yes. Press Skip to move straight to the next session. Skipped focus sessions are not added to today’s count.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your settings and today’s completed sessions are stored in your browser on this device.