Pomodoro Timer

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method where you work in focused blocks (usually 25 minutes) followed by short breaks (usually 5 minutes). After several work blocks, you take a longer break. The idea is to keep focus high and avoid burnout by pacing yourself.

Our Pomodoro timer gives you a simple, visual countdown for work and break periods. You start a session, work until the timer rings, then take a break. No sign-up required; the timer runs in your browser so you can stay productive without distractions.

How It Works

1. Choose your work duration (often 25 minutes) and break duration (often 5 minutes).
2. Start the timer and focus on a single task until the work period ends.
3. When the timer rings, stop working and take a short break—stand up, stretch, or step away.
4. After the break, start another work block. Every few cycles (e.g. 4), take a longer break (e.g. 15–30 minutes).

The timer shows the time left in the current phase (work or break) and may play a sound or show a notification when a phase ends. You can pause or reset if needed.

What the Timer Shows (No "Scores")

The Pomodoro timer does not produce a "score"—it shows time remaining in the current segment (work or break). Some tools also count how many completed work intervals you have done in a row (e.g. "Pomodoro 3 of 4"). That number is just a progress indicator, not a grade. The benefit comes from consistent focus and rest, not from maximising a number.

Benefits of Using Our Pomodoro Timer

• Structured focus: Clear work and break boundaries reduce procrastination.
• Prevents burnout: Regular short breaks help sustain concentration over long periods.
• Simple: No complex setup; start the timer and work.
• Private: Runs in your browser; we don't track your sessions.
• Free and flexible: Adjust work/break lengths to fit your style (e.g. 20/5 or 30/5).

Improvement Tips

• Use one task (or one project) per work block so you don't context-switch mid-Pomodoro.
• During breaks, avoid screens when possible—walk, stretch, or look away to rest your eyes.
• If 25 minutes feels too long, try 20; if you're in flow, you can extend to 30–45 minutes and then take a longer break.
• Pair with our typing test or reaction test during breaks for a quick brain reset, or use our countdown for event-based motivation.

Frequently Asked Questions