Timer
Pomodoro focus timer
A Pomodoro timer that counts focus sessions and breaks in your browser. Focus length defaults to 25 minutes, short breaks to 5 minutes, and the long break to 15 minutes after four rounds. The countdown also shows in the browser tab title.
The tool
Ready when you are.
0 focus sessions finished today on this page
Settings
Settings are kept in this browser. The timer counts by the clock, so it stays correct when the tab is in the background; the countdown also shows in the tab title.
How to use it
- Set the focus length, which is 25 minutes by default.
- Set the short break, 5 minutes by default, and the long break, 15 minutes by default.
- Press start, and use pause or skip when you need them.
- Watch the session counter to see how many rounds you have completed.
- Turn on the sound if you want an alert when a session ends.
How the Pomodoro cycle works
The Pomodoro Technique divides work into fixed focus periods, each followed by a short break. After four focus periods, the timer gives a longer break instead, so the cycle has a clear rhythm. The default lengths are 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of short break and 15 minutes of long break. Each length can be changed, so the cycle can match a different working pattern. The timer only sets the rhythm, and what you do in each focus period is up to you.
A fixed block of time makes the next step clear. When the countdown ends, the decision is whether to take the break, not how long the session should run. The session counter records how many rounds you have completed, which gives a simple record of a day's focus periods without a separate log. Short fixed blocks are often easier to start than sessions with no end point. Interruptions still happen, and the timer does not stop them; it only makes the start and end of each period visible. Counting rounds also shows when a long break is due.
Settings, sound and what stays on your device
Focus length, break lengths and the sound setting are remembered in your browser, so the timer starts with them on your next visit. The settings stay on your device and are not sent to a server. If you turn the sound on, it plays at the end of a session, so the alert does not depend on watching the screen. Save the lengths you use most often, and they will be ready each time you open the page. The sound setting is optional, so the timer can run silently when that suits the room.
The countdown appears in the browser tab title, so the time remaining stays visible while you work in another tab. The timer runs in the page, so closing the tab ends it. Keep the page open for the whole session if you want the timer to keep counting. Short sessions with clear ends suit a day with frequent interruptions, since each period can be paused and resumed. The countdown changes as the timer runs, so a glance at the tab shows how much of the period is left.
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Questions about the pomodoro focus timer
- What is the Pomodoro Technique?
- It is a time management method that alternates focused work periods, usually 25 minutes long, with short breaks. After several rounds, it recommends a longer break.
- How long is a Pomodoro session?
- The default focus period is 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute short break. After four rounds, the timer gives a 15-minute long break. Each length can be changed in the settings.
- Are my timer settings saved?
- Yes. Focus length, break lengths and the sound setting are remembered in your browser. They stay on your device and are not sent to a server.
- Can I see the time without switching tabs?
- Yes. The countdown appears in the browser tab title, so the remaining time stays visible while you work in another tab.
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