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Pomodoro Timer

Online Pomodoro timer to boost focus and productivity. 25-minute work cycles with 5-minute short breaks and configurable long breaks.

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How does the Pomodoro technique work?

In the Pomodoro technique your work is sliced into 25-minute blocks, the so-called "pomodoros", with 5-minute short breaks between them. After 4 completed pomodoros comes a long break of 15 to 30 minutes to restore cognitive energy.

It was Francesco Cirillo who created it, in the late 1980s (the name came from a tomato-shaped kitchen timer). Breaking large tasks into manageable intervals helps you beat procrastination, and it works really well for reading, writing, coding and studying.

It all comes down to consistency. Jot down what you got done at the end of each session and, over time, you'll notice how many pomodoros each type of task tends to require.

The Pomodoro technique in practice

The Pomodoro technique grows out of a simple idea: the brain produces more in short sprints than in marathons. You focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5 and run the cycle again. After every four blocks comes a longer break. That back-and-forth holds fatigue off and keeps your focus sharp through the day.

The timer marks each stage so you're not watching the clock or deciding when to stop. The alert lands at exactly the right moment. During the 25 minutes there's one rule only: no glancing at messages, no jumping between tasks. The breaks are there for you to stand up, drink water and rest your eyes, then come back recharged for the next cycle.

It suits studying, writing, coding or organising any work that asks for sustained attention. Since the whole thing runs in the browser, just leave the tab open while you work through your task list.

Frequently asked questions

Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

It keeps counting, but browsers throttle JavaScript timers in hidden tabs, so on long sessions the clock on the page can drift a few seconds behind real time. While the timer runs, the remaining time also shows in the browser tab title, which helps you track it from elsewhere. Reloading or closing the page resets everything, session count included, since nothing is saved.

Can I change the 25 minutes to a different length?

No. The three buttons are fixed at 25 minutes of focus, 5 for the short break and 15 for the long one, with no custom field. One detail catches people out: clicking another mode while the timer is running stops the count and loads the full time of the mode you picked, so switch modes only after a block ends.

When the focus block ends, does the break start automatically?

No. The timer stops at 00:00, the button goes back to Start and the counter adds one session; picking the break is your click. The end-of-block alert is visual rather than audible, so keep the tab in sight if you are relying on it. The counter tracks completed focus blocks only, never the breaks.

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