Pomodoro timer
Work in focused rounds with regular breaks. Press Start and do one thing until the alarm sounds.
Focus
25:00
Focus is next.
0 focus rounds completed
Settings
How it works
The Pomodoro Technique in four steps
- Pick one task and press Start. Work on only that task for 25 minutes.
- When the alarm sounds, stop and take a 5-minute break. Stand up, stretch, look away from the screen.
- Repeat. Each finished focus round fills one dot.
- After four rounds, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes, then start a new set.
Why it helps
A fixed, short stretch of time makes it easier to start, because 25 minutes feels manageable. Regular breaks keep your attention fresh through the day, and counting rounds shows how long tasks really take, which makes planning easier.
If something comes up during a focus round, write it down and deal with it in the break. If you are interrupted for real, press Reset and start the round again.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work on one task for 25 minutes (one "pomodoro"), take a 5-minute break, and after four pomodoros take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. It is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used; pomodoro is Italian for tomato.
Can I change the times?
Yes. Open Settings to set the focus time, both break lengths and how many rounds come before a long break. Many people prefer 50 minutes of focus with 10-minute breaks for deep work.
What happens when a phase ends?
An alarm beeps and the next phase is set up: a short break after each focus round, and a long break after the last round of a set. With "Start the next phase automatically" on, it starts by itself; otherwise press Start when you are ready.
What does Skip do?
It ends the current phase straight away and moves to the next one, without counting a skipped focus round as completed.
Does it keep running in the background?
Yes, as long as the tab stays open. The time left and the current phase are shown in the tab’s title, so you can keep an eye on it from other tabs.