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Pomodoro Timer

Work in focused sprints, rest on purpose, and watch your sessions add up.

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The Pomodoro Technique is beautifully simple: work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer rest. The ticking clock turns a vague "I should focus" into a concrete, winnable sprint.

This free Pomodoro timer runs in your browser with no signup. Set your task, start the timer, and it walks you through focus and break intervals automatically — keeping count of how many sessions you've finished today.

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Why the Pomodoro Technique works

A short, fixed work block lowers the activation energy to start — 25 minutes feels doable even when a big task doesn't. The deadline pressure of a running timer keeps you on task, and the scheduled breaks prevent the burnout that comes from grinding for hours.

Counting completed sessions also gives you an honest measure of focused work, which is far more useful than hours-at-desk. Most people are surprised how few true Pomodoros a busy day actually contains.

Getting the most from each sprint

Decide your one task before you start the timer. Silence notifications for the 25 minutes — the whole point is unbroken focus. If a distraction pops into your head, jot it down and return to it on the break. And actually take the breaks: stand up, look away from the screen, let your mind reset.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

A time-management method where you work in focused 25-minute intervals ("Pomodoros") separated by short breaks, with a longer break after four rounds.

Can I change the timer lengths?

Yes. You can adjust the focus, short break, and long break durations to fit how you work.

Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes, the timer keeps counting and alerts you when an interval ends, so you can work in another window and come back.

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