Pomodoro Timer
A free online pomodoro timer with 25-minute focus sessions, 5-minute breaks and a long break every four rounds. Runs in your browser — no download, no signup. Press start and get to work.
The countdown is based on a real timestamp: switching tabs or locking your screen won't lose time. When a round ends you'll hear a chime and the tab title shows the countdown while it runs.
What is a pomodoro timer?
A pomodoro timer breaks your work into 25-minute focused intervals separated by short breaks. After four intervals you take a longer break. The method was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer — "pomodoro" is Italian for tomato. The structure forces single-tasking: one task per interval, no distractions until the bell rings.
How to use this pomodoro timer
- Pick one task. Write it down if it helps — one task per interval.
- Press Start. The default interval is 25 minutes of focus.
- Work until the bell. No email, no phone, no tabs.
- Take the 5-minute break the timer hands you. Stand up, look away from the screen.
- Repeat. After four rounds, take the long break — 15 minutes by default, adjustable any time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a pomodoro?
A traditional pomodoro is 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute short break. After four pomodoros you take a longer break of 15–30 minutes.
Is this pomodoro timer free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no download and no signup. Your session history is stored on your own device.
Can I change the 25-minute interval?
Yes. Open the durations row under the timer and set any focus, short break or long break length you prefer.
Does it keep counting if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer is based on a real end timestamp, so background tabs and screen locks don't slow it down. The tab title shows the remaining time while a session runs.
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