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Pomodoro Timer

Stay focused with the Pomodoro technique. 25-minute work sessions, short breaks, and deep work tracking — all in your browser.

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Settings

Keyboard Shortcuts

Space Start / Pause
R Reset
S Skip
1 Work Mode
2 Short Break
3 Long Break

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer to break work into intervals — traditionally 25 minutes in length — separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro (Italian for tomato), named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student.

How It Works

  • Step 1: Choose a task to work on
  • Step 2: Start the timer for 25 minutes and focus only on that task
  • Step 3: When the timer rings, mark one pomodoro as done
  • Step 4: Take a 5-minute short break
  • Step 5: After every 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break

Why It Works

The technique works by creating artificial urgency through time-boxing. Knowing you only need to focus for 25 minutes makes it easier to start. The regular breaks prevent mental fatigue and the session counting gives you a sense of measurable progress.

  • Reduces procrastination by lowering the barrier to starting
  • Builds awareness of how long tasks actually take
  • Creates sustainable focus without burnout
  • Helps manage interruptions and distractions

Tips for Best Results

  • Use the first pomodoro of the day for your most important/hardest task
  • If an interruption comes up, note it and deal with it after the session
  • Don't check email or social media during a work pomodoro
  • Adjust the durations to find what works for you — some people prefer 50/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method where you work in 25-minute focused intervals (called Pomodoros) separated by 5-minute breaks. After 4 Pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. The method was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s.

Is this Pomodoro timer free?

Yes, completely free. No signup, no app to download, no ads. It runs entirely in your browser and works offline once the page has loaded.

Can I customize the timer durations?

Yes. Open the Settings panel to set custom work, short break, and long break durations. Click Apply Settings to update the timer, or Restore Defaults to revert to the classic 25/5/15 minute setup.

Does it support browser notifications?

Yes. Click Enable Notifications when the bar appears and the timer will send a browser notification when each session ends — even if the tab is in the background or minimised.

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Space starts or pauses the timer, R resets it, S skips the current session, and 1, 2, 3 switch between Work, Short Break, and Long Break modes respectively.

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