Pomodoro Timer
Pomodoro timer with 25-minute focus sessions and 5-minute breaks. Boost productivity with the Pomodoro technique. Free online timer. Customize focus and break durations.
Pomodoro timer
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What is this?
The Pomodoro technique uses timed focus sessions (typically 25 minutes) followed by short breaks (5 minutes). After 4 sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Helps maintain focus and prevent burnout. The technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used. The idea: work in focused sprints, then rest. Prevents fatigue and maintains productivity. This timer lets you customize focus and break durations. Visual progress bar shows time remaining. Start, pause, and reset as needed. Works in your browser—no app to install.
When to use
Use for deep work, studying, or any task requiring sustained focus. Example: 25 min work, 5 min break, repeat. Customize to 50/10 or 90/15 if you prefer longer sessions. Students study for exams. Writers maintain focus. Programmers work in sprints. Anyone with concentration challenges. Reduce procrastination. Break work into manageable chunks. Customize for your attention span. Some prefer 50 min focus, 10 min break. Experiment to find what works. Essential for productivity. Free and simple.
How to use
Set your focus and break durations, then click Start. Work for the focus period, then take a break. The timer alternates between focus and break automatically. After 4 focus sessions, consider a longer 15–30 minute break.
Frequently asked questions
- The Pomodoro technique uses 25-minute focus sessions (pomodoros) followed by 5-minute breaks. After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. It helps maintain focus and prevent burnout.
- Yes. You can adjust the focus session length (default 25 min) and break length (default 5 min) using the sliders. Many people use 25/5, but some prefer 50/10 or 90/15.
- When the timer reaches zero, the browser may play a notification if you have granted permission. You can also enable browser notifications for a more reliable alert.