Pomodoro Timer
Work in focused sessions with planned breaks. The timer moves between phases for you and counts your sessions.
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Your progress
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Focus sessions completed today
Durations
In minutes. A long break follows every fourth focus session.
Work in focused sessions
The Pomodoro Technique, created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, splits work into focused sessions with short breaks in between. The traditional pattern is 25 minutes of focus and a 5-minute break, with a longer break after every four sessions. A deadline a few minutes away can make it easier to start and to stay on one task.
How to use this timer
- Choose what to work on, then press Start.
- Focus until the sound plays. The timer switches to a break by itself.
- Take the break properly by stepping away from the screen.
- After four focus sessions, enjoy a longer break.
Every completed focus session is added to today's count and the seven-day chart, stored only in your browser. You can change all three durations and turn off automatic starting if you prefer to start each session yourself.
Choosing your durations
25/5 is a starting point rather than a rule. Writing or programming often benefits from longer stretches such as 50/10, while 15/3 can work better for tasks you have been avoiding. Try a few and keep what helps.
Read more in what the Pomodoro Technique is. For a one-off countdown, use the online timer.
Frequently asked questions
What if I get interrupted?
Pause the timer, or reset the session if the interruption is long. The traditional advice is to restart rather than count a broken session.
Does it count sessions if I skip?
Yes, Next session moves on and counts a focus session as completed. Use Reset instead if you do not want it counted.
Where are my statistics stored?
In your browser's local storage on this device only. They are not uploaded, and clearing browser data removes them.