Pomodoro Timer

A focus timer built on the Pomodoro technique

The Pomodoro Timer helps you work in focused intervals separated by short breaks, a method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The idea is simple: commit to a single task for a set block of time, usually 25 minutes, then take a short rest before starting the next block. Breaking work into manageable intervals makes large tasks feel less daunting and helps you maintain concentration without burning out.

This tool runs entirely in your browser and is ideal for students, writers, developers, and anyone who wants to beat procrastination. A circular progress ring counts down your current interval, the colour changes depending on whether you are in a focus session, a short break, or a long break, and a tomato icon is added to your session counter each time you complete a focus block.

How to use the timer

Press Start to begin a focus session and the ring will count down the minutes and seconds. When the interval ends, the timer plays a short chime and automatically switches to a break. Use Pause to stop the countdown temporarily, Reset to restart the current interval, and Skip to jump straight to the next phase.

By default you get 25 minutes of focus, a 5 minute short break, a 15 minute long break, and a long break after every 4 focus sessions. Open Settings to change any of these durations, then choose Apply and Reset to start fresh with your new schedule. If you grant permission, the timer can also send a desktop notification when each interval finishes so you do not have to watch the screen.

Getting the most from each session

Decide on a single task before you start a focus block and resist the urge to switch between jobs mid-interval. Use short breaks to stand up, stretch, or look away from your screen rather than to start a new task, and treat the long break as a proper rest to recharge. Over a day, the tomato counter gives you a quick sense of how many focused sessions you completed, which can be a motivating way to track progress.