About the Pomodoro technique
A Pomodoro timer helps you focus using the popular Pomodoro Technique: work in focused 25-minute sessions separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every four sessions. This timer rings an alarm at the end of each phase, counts your completed focus sessions, and can auto-start the next phase — all in your browser, with adjustable lengths.
How Pomodoro Timer works
How to use the Pomodoro timer
- Click Start to begin a 25-minute focus session (this also enables the alarm sound).
- When it ends, the alarm rings and a 5-minute break begins.
- After four focus sessions you get a longer break. Use Skip to jump ahead or Reset to restart a phase.
Why it works
Short, timed sprints make big tasks feel manageable and protect your attention from distractions. Regular breaks keep you fresh, and the session counter gives a satisfying sense of progress through the day.
Make it yours
Adjust the focus, short-break and long-break lengths to suit your rhythm, and turn auto-start on or off. The remaining time also shows in the browser tab, so you can keep it in the background.
Common uses
- Focus on work or study in timed sprints
- Beat procrastination on big tasks
- Take regular, structured breaks
- Track how many focus sessions you complete
- Time deep-work blocks
- Stay productive while working from home
- Pace revision before exams
- Build a consistent daily focus routine
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method: work for 25 focused minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four sessions take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Does it make a sound when time is up?
Yes — an alarm rings at the end of each phase. Click Start once so your browser enables the sound.
Can I change the lengths?
Yes — set your own focus, short-break and long-break durations.
Does it move to the next phase automatically?
Yes, if "Auto-start next" is on; otherwise press Start when you are ready.
Does it count my sessions?
Yes — it tracks how many focus sessions you complete and triggers a long break every four.
Will it keep timing in another tab?
Yes — it uses your device clock and shows the time in the tab title.
Is anything uploaded?
No — the timer runs entirely in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.