Pick a task, then press Start.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student. The idea is simple: work in short, focused rounds with small breaks in between.
1. Pick one task. 2. Work on only that for 25 minutes. 3. When the bell rings, take a 5 minute break: stand up, stretch, get some water. 4. After four focus rounds, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes, then start again.
This timer runs the whole cycle for you. The dots show how many focus rounds you've finished in this set, and with Start the next part by itself on, every break and focus round begins on its own, so you only press Start once.
Keyboard: Space starts and pauses, S skips to the next part, R resets, F goes full screen.
Need a single block? The 25 minute timer runs just one. For any other length, there's the timer, and the Focus garden grows a little plant while you focus.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes. No sign up and nothing to install. It runs right in your browser on phones, tablets and computers.
Will it ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The sound for the end of each round is booked with your device's audio clock the moment the round starts, so it rings on time even when the page is in the background. Keep the tab open, though: closing it stops the timer.
Can I change the lengths?
Yes. Pick 15 to 50 minutes for focus, 3 to 10 for a short break and 10 to 30 for a long one. Your choices are saved in your browser for next time.
What if I get interrupted?
Press Pause and pick up where you left off. Skip jumps to the next part of the cycle, and Reset starts the current round again (press it twice to start the whole set over).
Why 25 minutes?
It's long enough to get properly into a task and short enough that starting never feels hard. If 25 feels long, begin with 15 or 20 and build up. For deep work, many people like 45 or 50 minutes with a 10 minute break.
Does it count my rounds?
Yes. Your finished focus rounds and minutes for today show under the buttons. They're kept only in your own browser and start fresh each day.
Why can't I hear it on my iPhone?
On iPhones the silent switch also mutes sounds made by websites. Flip the switch off silent and press Hear it to check.