Pomodoro Timer

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique is a proven time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into focused intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks (5 minutes). After completing four focus sessions (called 'Pomodoros'), you take a longer break (15-30 minutes). This technique helps you maintain high levels of focus, avoid burnout, and build sustainable productivity habits. Our Pomodoro timer automates the entire cycle, tracks your completed sessions, and provides statistics to help you understand and improve your work patterns. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or working on any task requiring concentration, the Pomodoro Technique keeps you fresh and productive throughout the day.

Key Features

• Classic 25-5-15 Pomodoro cycle: 25 min focus, 5 min break, 15 min long break after 4 sessions
• Fully customizable durations - adjust focus time, short breaks, and long breaks to fit your needs
• Beautiful circular progress indicator showing remaining time visually
• Automatic cycle management - tracks your progress through 4 focus sessions
• Session counter shows current position in the 4-session cycle
• Auto-start options for seamless transitions between focus and break periods
• Sound alerts when sessions complete - distinct sounds for focus vs break completion
• Browser notifications - get alerts even when tab is in background
• Productivity statistics: completed sessions today, total focus time, current streak, lifetime total
• Daily reset - statistics reset automatically each day for fresh tracking
• Visual mode indicators - different colors for focus (red), short break (green), and long break (blue)
• Pause and resume functionality for unexpected interruptions
• Skip session option if you need to adjust your schedule
• Settings persistence - your preferences are saved automatically
• Page title shows countdown - see timer in browser tab
• Fully responsive design - works perfectly on all devices
• No registration required - start immediately and track anonymously
• Completely free with no ads or limitations

How to Use the Pomodoro Timer

1. Optionally adjust timer durations: focus time (default 25 min), short break (5 min), long break (15 min)
2. Enable auto-start options if you want automatic transitions between sessions
3. Enable sound alerts to hear when sessions complete
4. Enable browser notifications for alerts even when the tab is in background
5. Click 'Start' to begin your first focus session - give your task full attention
6. When the timer completes, you'll hear an alert and see a notification
7. Take your break! The timer automatically moves to a 5-minute break (or starts it if auto-start is enabled)
8. After the break, return to focus mode for your next Pomodoro
9. After completing 4 focus sessions, you'll automatically get a longer 15-minute break
10. Use 'Pause' if you need to temporarily stop, 'Reset' to start over, or 'Skip' to move to the next session
11. Track your progress with the session counter and daily statistics at the bottom
12. Build the habit - consistency is key to the Pomodoro Technique's effectiveness

Common Use Cases

• Software development - focused coding sessions with regular breaks to prevent bugs from fatigue
• Studying and exam preparation - maximize retention with structured study intervals
• Writing and content creation - blog posts, essays, reports, books
• Design work - UI/UX design, graphic design, video editing
• Reading and research - academic papers, books, documentation
• Language learning - focused practice sessions for vocabulary, grammar, speaking
• Remote work - maintain productivity and work-life boundaries when working from home
• Homework completion - students of all ages benefit from structured focus time
• Creative work - brainstorming, ideation, problem-solving sessions
• Administrative tasks - email processing, data entry, paperwork
• Project management - planning, organizing, documenting
• Meeting preparation - focused prep time before important meetings
• Learning new skills - programming, instruments, software, techniques
• Chore completion - staying focused on household tasks
• Overcoming procrastination - the timer creates urgency and commitment