Free Pomodoro timer
Twenty-five minutes of focus, five minutes of rest, repeat.
The Pomodoro technique breaks work into short, finishable sprints. This timer handles the counting, switches to a long break every fourth session, and keeps a running total of what you completed today.
Runs in your browser · No sign-up · Data stays on your device
Start a session
Adjust the durations if you want, then press start. Your settings and statistics stay in this browser.
Focus time
Timer settings
Statistics
- 0
- Completed today
- 0 min
- Focus time today
- 0
- All time
Three phases, one loop
The cycle is deliberately rigid, and that is what makes it work.
Work session
Twenty-five minutes on one task. No tab switching, no quick replies. If something comes up, write it down and keep going.
Short break
Five minutes away from the screen after each session. Stand up, look out of a window, get water.
Long break
After the fourth session the timer switches to a fifteen-minute break automatically. This is where the recovery actually happens.
Why the Pomodoro technique works
It solves three problems that willpower alone does not.
Beats procrastination
Committing to twenty-five minutes is much easier than committing to a whole task. Starting is the hard part, and the timer makes starting small.
Protects focus
A visible countdown gives you a reason to postpone the interruption instead of taking it. The session becomes a boundary you can point at.
Makes progress countable
Four completed sessions is a fact. "I worked all morning" is a feeling. Counting sessions turns effort into something you can review.
Frequently asked questions
Why twenty-five minutes?
It is long enough to get into a task and short enough that starting does not feel like a commitment. If it does not suit your work, change it. Many people prefer 50/10 for deep analytical work. The important part is the fixed cycle, not the exact number.
What happens if I get interrupted mid-session?
Pause the timer, deal with the interruption, then resume. If the interruption takes more than a couple of minutes, reset and start the session again, because a Pomodoro is only useful if it was actually uninterrupted.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Settings and statistics are stored in your browser's local storage and never leave your device. Clearing your browser data will also clear them.
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Worktivity records focus time, apps and tasks for the whole team automatically, so there is no timer to remember to start.
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