Pomodoro Timer
Free online Pomodoro timer: 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute breaks and a long break every four sessions, with an alarm, a session counter and custom times.
Shortcuts: Space starts and pauses, R resets.
What it does
The Pomodoro Technique splits work into focused blocks, traditionally 25 minutes, separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every four blocks. This timer runs the whole cycle for you: it counts down each phase, rings and notifies you when it ends, counts the focus sessions you complete and moves on to the next phase. All the durations can be changed.
How to use it
- Check the durations in Settings, or keep the classic 25, 5 and 15 minutes.
- Press Start and work on one task until the alarm rings.
- Take the break. The next phase starts on its own, or when you press Start, depending on the setting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used. You work on a single task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four of these sessions take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
Can I change the durations?
Yes. In Settings you can choose the minutes of focus, of the short break and of the long break, and how many focus sessions come before a long break. Many people use 50 minutes of focus and 10 of break.
What happens at the end of each phase?
An alarm sounds and, if you allowed it, a notification appears. If the option to start the next phase automatically is on, the break or the next focus session begins right away; otherwise it waits for you to press Start.
Does it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. Each phase has a fixed end time and the alarm is scheduled in the browser's audio clock, so it rings on time in a background tab. The timer is also saved in the browser if you reload the page.