Free Pomodoro timerFocus for 25 minutes. Then rest.
A free Pomodoro timer that keeps accurate time even in a background tab. Press Start and pick one thing to work on.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
- Pick one task
Choose a single thing to work on and close everything you don't need for it.
- Focus for 25 minutes
Work until the chime. If something else comes up, write it down for later.
- Take a break
Five minutes away from the screen. After four rounds, take fifteen.
A timer you can trust to keep going
- Works in background tabs
Runs in a background worker, so switching tabs doesn't slow it down.
- Chime and notification
A sound when time's up, plus a browser notification if you allow it.
- Remembers where you were
Close the page and come back. Your session and rounds are saved.
- Time in the tab title
See how long is left without switching back to the timer.
- Long breaks built in
Every fourth session ends with a 15-minute break, automatically.
- Phone or desktop
Works in any modern browser. No download, no account.
Pomodoro questions
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What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A way of working in short, focused bursts: 25 minutes on one task, then a 5-minute break. After four rounds you take a longer 15-minute break. Short sessions make it easier to start and easier to stay focused.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer runs in a background worker, so browsers don't slow it down when the tab is hidden. The time left also shows in the tab title.
What happens if I close the page?
Your progress is saved in your browser. Come back and the timer picks up where it was, including a session that was still running.
Will I know when a session ends?
Yes. The timer plays a chime, and if you allow notifications it also sends a browser notification, so you'll hear it even from another tab.
Can I change the session lengths?
Not at the moment. The timer uses the classic intervals: 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute short breaks and a 15-minute long break after every fourth session.
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