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Pomodoro Timer

Work in focused 25-minute sessions with regular breaks, using the Pomodoro Technique.

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How to use Pomodoro Timer

  1. 1Press Start to begin a 25-minute focus session. The time left also appears in the browser tab.
  2. 2When the session ends, an alarm sounds and a short break starts automatically.
  3. 3After every four focus sessions you get a long break. The dots show your progress.
  4. 4Open Settings to change the durations, the number of sessions before a long break, auto-start and sound.

Stay focused with the Pomodoro Technique

Procrastination, constant notifications and long to-do lists make it hard to concentrate. The Pomodoro Technique offers a simple fix: work in short, focused bursts with regular breaks. This online Pomodoro timer runs the cycle for you — focus, short break, focus, and a long break after every fourth session — with an alarm at each transition and a progress ring that shows how much time is left.

Features

  • Classic 25/5/15 cycle with a long break after every four focus sessions.
  • Custom durations for focus, short breaks and long breaks.
  • Automatic transitions between phases, or manual starts if you prefer.
  • Alarm sound at the end of each phase.
  • Progress ring and session dots to see where you are in the cycle.
  • Countdown in the tab title, accurate even in background tabs.
  • Skip and reset whenever plans change.

How to do a pomodoro

  1. Choose one task you want to work on.
  2. Start the timer and work only on that task for 25 minutes.
  3. Write down distractions instead of acting on them.
  4. Take a 5-minute break when the alarm sounds — stand up, stretch, get water.
  5. Repeat. After four pomodoros, take a longer break of 15–30 minutes.

Tips for better focus sessions

  • Silence notifications on your phone and computer during focus sessions.
  • Plan your pomodoros at the start of the day: estimate how many each task needs.
  • Really take the breaks. Avoid screens if you can; your concentration recovers faster.
  • Adjust the lengths to your work: longer sessions for deep work like writing or coding, shorter ones for tasks you're avoiding.
  • Review at the end of the day how many pomodoros you completed and what interrupted you.

Related tools

For a one-off countdown, use the Countdown Timer. To measure how long something takes, use the Stopwatch. Writing during your sessions? Track your progress with the Word Counter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student ("pomodoro" is Italian for tomato). You work on one task for 25 minutes without interruptions, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer break of 15–30 minutes.
Why does it work?
Short, fixed sessions make it easier to start a task, discourage multitasking and give you regular breaks before you get tired. Counting pomodoros also shows how long tasks really take, which helps you plan better.
Can I change the 25-minute length?
Yes. Open Settings and set any length from 1 to 180 minutes for focus sessions, short breaks and long breaks. Some people prefer 50/10 for deep work or 15/3 for tasks they find hard to start.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. The timer is based on the clock time when each phase ends, so it stays accurate when you switch tabs. Keep the tab open — closing it stops the timer. On phones, keep the screen on for the alarm to sound reliably.
What should I do if I get interrupted?
The classic rule is that a pomodoro is indivisible — if you abandon a session, restart it later. For quick interruptions, note them down and deal with them in your break. You can press Pause or Reset at any time.

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Countdown TimerSet a countdown in hours, minutes and seconds and hear an alarm when the time is up.StopwatchTime anything to the hundredth of a second, record laps and export your splits.Word CounterCount words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading and speaking time.