Pomodoro Timer
Boost your productivity with the Pomodoro Technique. Focus for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat. Track your sessions and stay in the zone.
Sessions completed today
How the Pomodoro Technique Works
Pick a task to focus on
Work for 25 minutes without distractions
Take a 5-minute break
Every 4 sessions, take a 15-min long break
Free Online Pomodoro Timer — Boost Your Productivity
The Pomodoro Technique is a 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. Our free online Pomodoro timer runs entirely in your browser with beautiful animations, browser notifications, and session tracking to help you stay productive all day.
Why Use the Pomodoro Technique?
- Reduces mental fatigue: Regular breaks prevent burnout and keep your mind fresh.
- Fights procrastination: Committing to just 25 minutes feels much more achievable than "the whole project".
- Improves focus: Knowing there's a deadline creates urgency and eliminates distractions.
- Tracks progress: Completed sessions give you a visual sense of accomplishment.
Features
- Customizable timers: Choose from 15, 25, 30, 45, 50, or 60-minute focus sessions.
- Three modes: Focus (25 min), Short Break (5 min), and Long Break (15 min).
- Browser notifications: Get alerted when a session ends, even if the tab is in the background.
- Session counter: Track how many focus sessions you've completed today.
- 100% private: No data is sent to any server. Everything runs locally.
FAQ
Yes! The timer continues running in the background. Enable notifications to get alerted when it finishes.
Absolutely. Choose from pre-set durations of 15, 25, 30, 45, 50, or 60 minutes to match your workflow.
Free Pomodoro Timer — Focus & Productivity Tool
The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is one of the most effective time management methods ever created. It works by breaking work into focused 25-minute intervals (called "pomodoros") separated by short 5-minute breaks. After every four pomodoros, you take a longer 15-30 minute break. This rhythm prevents mental fatigue and maintains peak concentration throughout the day.
Our free Pomodoro timer implements this technique with a clean, distraction-free interface. It includes audio notifications to signal the end of each session, customizable timer durations, and session tracking so you can monitor your daily productivity. The timer works entirely in your browser and requires no downloads or accounts.
How to Use This Tool
- Click "Start" to begin a 25-minute focus session.
- Work without interruption until the timer rings, then take a 5-minute break.
- After 4 completed pomodoros, enjoy a longer 15-30 minute break.