Pomodoro Timer
Boost productivity with focused 25-minute work sessions and 5-minute breaks
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What Is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method built around short, focused work sprints (traditionally 25 minutes) followed by a short break (traditionally 5 minutes) — the fixed structure reduces the mental friction of "when should I stop" and makes sustained focus easier to maintain.
Set your work and break durations and this timer counts down each session with a clear on-screen label, right in your browser tab.
Why Use This Pomodoro Timer
⏱️ Customizable Durations
Adjust work and break lengths to fit your own focus span, not just the traditional 25/5 split.
🎯 Clear Session Labels
Always know whether you're in a work session or a break at a glance.
🆓 No Signup, No App
Just open a browser tab — no account, no download.
How to Use the Pomodoro Timer
- Set your Work Duration (default 25 minutes) and Break Duration (default 5 minutes).
- Start the timer and focus on a single task until the work session ends.
- Take the break when it starts — step away from the screen rather than continuing to work through it.
- Repeat, and after roughly four cycles, take a longer break (15-30 minutes) to avoid burnout.
Getting the Most Out of Pomodoro Sessions
1. One task per session
Pick a single task before starting the timer, not a general block of "work" — a defined task makes the 25 minutes feel purposeful and easier to focus on.
2. Actually take the break
Skipping breaks to "keep momentum" defeats the technique's purpose — the short break is what prevents fatigue over a long work session.
3. Adjust the duration to your own attention span
25 minutes is a starting point, not a rule — some people focus better with 50-minute sessions and longer breaks. Experiment with the duration settings until it fits how you actually work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why 25 minutes specifically?
A: It's the interval the technique's creator, Francesco Cirillo, originally settled on as long enough to make progress but short enough to sustain focus without fatigue — it's a convention, not a hard rule.
Q: What should I do during the break?
A: Step away from the screen — stretch, get water, look out a window. Continuing to scroll a phone during a "break" tends to defeat the mental reset the technique is meant to provide.
Q: Does the timer keep running if I switch browser tabs?
A: Yes — the countdown continues in the background as long as the tab stays open, even if it's not the active tab.