Pomodoro Timer
Work in focused 25 minute blocks with short breaks. After four rounds you get a longer break. Lengths are adjustable.
Focus sessions done: 0
Keys: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F toggles fullscreen.
How to use it
- Choose one task and press Start. Work until the alarm.
- Take the short break. The screen turns green so you can tell at a glance.
- After every fourth focus session you get a long break.
- Change the lengths with the boxes above if 25/5/15 does not suit you.
What people use it for
- Studying for exams
- Writing and coding sessions
- Housework in short bursts
- Reading and language practice
- Anything you keep putting off
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and is named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The classic pattern is 25 minutes of work and a 5 minute break, with a longer break after four rounds. Treat the lengths as a starting point, not a rule.
Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method: work in short focused blocks, usually 25 minutes, separated by short breaks. After four blocks you take a longer break.
Do the breaks start by themselves?
Yes. When a focus session ends the alarm sounds. Press the button to begin the break or the next focus session.
Does the timer keep working in another tab?
Yes. It measures real clock time, so it stays correct while you use another tab or app. The time left also shows in the tab title. Your browser may mute sound in a background tab on some phones, so keep the screen on for the alarm.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install and no limit. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in any modern phone browser. While a countdown is running we ask the screen to stay awake where your browser allows it.