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Pomodoro Timer

Study in focused 25-minute sessions with short breaks.

25:00

Time to focus · 1 of 4

Timer settings

Your settings and today's session count are saved only in this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded. Clearing your browser data deletes it.

When to use it

Use this Pomodoro timer to work in focused blocks with planned breaks. It suits studying, writing, coding, cleaning, or any task you tend to put off. Short sessions make it easier to start, and regular breaks help you keep going without burning out.

How to use it

  1. Check the mode at the top: Focus, Break or Long break. It starts on Focus at 25:00.
  2. Optionally, type what you are working on in What are you working on?.
  3. Press Start and work until the timer ends.
  4. Take the break the timer gives you, then start the next focus session.
  5. Below the timer, see how many sessions and minutes you have done today.
  6. Open Timer settings to change the Focus (min), Short break, Long break and Long break every, and to turn on Start the next session automatically, Play a sound when time is up and Turn on desktop notifications.

Worked example

You need to revise for an exam. Type “Biology chapter 3”, press Start, and focus for 25 minutes. The label shows “Time to focus · 1 of 4”. When the sound plays, take a 5-minute break: stand up, drink water, look away from the screen.

After four focus sessions, the timer gives you a 15-minute long break. By then the counter shows 4 focus sessions and 100 minutes, a solid morning of revision.

Why it works

A fixed end time makes a task feel smaller, so it is easier to begin. Breaks give your eyes and mind a rest before tiredness sets in. Counting sessions also shows real progress, which is motivating on long projects like a thesis or exam revision.

Making it work

  • Pick one task per session. Write it in the box so you remember what you are doing.
  • Keep a note for distractions. If you remember something else, jot it down and come back to it in the break.
  • Really take the breaks. Moving away from the screen helps you focus in the next session.
  • Adjust the lengths. If 25 minutes feels too short for your work, try 45 or 50.

Common mistakes

  • Skipping breaks when busy. Tiredness builds up and focus drops later.
  • Checking messages during focus. Put your phone away or on silent.
  • Starting without a clear goal. A vague task makes sessions drift.

Keep this tab open while you work. The tab title shows the time left so you can check it at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

A way of working in short, focused sessions with regular breaks. The classic pattern is 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute break, and a longer 15 to 30 minute break after every four sessions. It was named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.

Can I change the session lengths?

Yes. Open Timer settings to change the focus, short break and long break minutes, and how often the long break comes. Many people find 50 minutes of focus and 10 minutes of rest works better for deep work.

What happens at the end of a session?

A sound plays if Play a sound when time is up is on, and the timer moves to the next session. If Start the next session automatically is ticked, it starts straight away. Otherwise press Start when you are ready.

How do desktop notifications help?

If you turn them on and allow them in your browser, a notification appears when a session ends, even if this tab is hidden behind other windows.

Is my session count saved?

Today's count of focus sessions and minutes, and your settings, are saved in this browser on this device. The count resets each day.

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