Pomodoro Timer
Stay focused with timed work sessions and regular short breaks.
How to use: Press Start to begin a focus session. A short break follows, then the cycle repeats.
Focus sessions completed: 0
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How to use the Pomodoro Timer
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work in short, focused bursts, traditionally 25 minutes, separated by brief breaks. The idea is that a clear deadline keeps your attention on one task, while regular rests prevent fatigue.
Press Start to begin a focus session. When it ends, a gentle sound plays and a short break begins. After four focus sessions, you take a longer break. The completed-session counter tracks your progress, the colour of the page changes between focus and break, and the time remaining appears in the browser tab title so you can see it while working in other tabs. Skip moves to the next phase and Reset starts over.
You can adjust every length to suit you: some people prefer 50 minutes of focus with a 10-minute break, others like 15-minute sprints. Choose whether the next session should start automatically or wait for you to press Start. Before each session, pick a single task and write it down; during the session, note distractions on paper and deal with them later.
Use the breaks properly: stand up, stretch, drink water and look away from the screen instead of checking social media. Keep this page open, and allow sound so you hear the alert. Timing relies on your device clock, so it stays accurate even when the tab is in the background.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A method of working in focused intervals, traditionally 25 minutes, followed by short breaks, with a longer break after several rounds.
Can I change the session lengths?
Yes. Edit the focus, short break and long break minutes in the settings.
Will it keep running in a background tab?
Yes, the timer checks the real clock, though your browser might delay the sound slightly in a background tab.