Pomodoro Timer
Pomodoro Timer
Work in focused bursts with short breaks. Edit the lengths, press start, and let the timer keep count of your sessions.
A Pomodoro Timer helps you work in short, focused bursts separated by real breaks, a method named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The classic pattern is twenty-five minutes of single-task focus followed by five minutes away from the screen. Short commitments feel easier to start than an open-ended study or work session, and the regular breaks stop the slow build-up of tiredness that ruins an afternoon. Students, writers, programmers, and anyone working from home use this rhythm to make steady progress on large tasks.
This timer lets you edit both lengths, because the best session length is personal. Some people focus better in twenty minutes, others prefer fifty with a ten-minute break. When a focus session ends, a beep sounds, the session counter goes up by one, and the break starts automatically; when the break ends, the next focus period begins. The remaining time also appears in the browser tab title, so you can glance up and check your progress while working in another tab, without breaking concentration to open the timer page again.
How to use
- Set your preferred focus length and break length in the two boxes.
- Press Start / Pause and give your full attention to one single task.
- When the beep sounds, stop working, stand up, and take the full break.
- Let the next focus session start automatically, or pause if you need longer.
- Use Reset whenever you want to return to a fresh focus period and adjust the lengths.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions should I do in a day?
It depends on the work, but many people aim for six to ten focus sessions, with a longer break of twenty to thirty minutes after every four sessions. Count finished sessions rather than hours sat at the desk, because the counter rewards real focused work and shows honest progress even on a day that felt slow.
Can I change the 25 and 5 minute defaults?
Yes. Both boxes are editable before you start, and many people adapt the method over time. Shorter sessions suit tiring or boring tasks, while longer sessions suit deep work like writing or coding once you are warmed up. The method matters more than the exact numbers: one task, timed, with a genuine break.
What should I do during the break?
Move, drink water, look at something far away, or make tea. Avoid starting a scroll through messages or videos, because that kind of break rarely refreshes attention and often overruns. If a new task idea appears during focus time, jot it down quickly and return to it after the session rather than switching tasks mid-session.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
It keeps counting while the tab is open, and the title updates so you can check it at a glance. Browsers can throttle background tabs, so for long sessions keep the device awake. The beep needs sound enabled, so check your volume before relying on it during quiet work.