Pomodoro timer
25 min focus, 5 min break: the Pomodoro method.
- Instant
- Free
- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
Work in sprints instead of burning out
Our attention isn’t built to hold for hours on end. The Pomodoro method accepts that and paces it: 25 minutes of total focus, 5 minutes of real break, and a longer breather every 4 cycles. This timer chains the phases for you, with an alarm and the countdown in the tab.
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Pick one task
Just one, to do during the pomodoro — not three.
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Start the focus
25 minutes by default, adjustable in the settings.
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Respect the break
The tool switches automatically and counts your pomodoros.
The classic Pomodoro cycle
| Phase | Duration | When |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | 25 min | Every pomodoro |
| Short break | 5 min | After each focus |
| Long break | 15–30 min | Every 4 pomodoros |
Durations are fully adjustable: 50/10 for deep work, 15/3 to ease in. What matters isn’t the exact number, but the regular alternation of effort and recovery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro method?
Invented by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, it splits work into “pomodoros” of 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. Every 4 pomodoros, you take a long break of 15 to 30 minutes. The goal: sustain attention and limit burnout.
Why exactly 25 minutes?
It is long enough to get into a task, short enough to stay sustainable and to keep the break motivating. It is not sacred: the tool lets you adjust focus, breaks and long-break frequency to your rhythm (some prefer 50/10).
What should I do during the break?
Definitely not the same thing as during focus. Stand up, drink, look into the distance, stretch — the idea is to rest your attention, not to scroll. The long break is for truly disconnecting before the next block.
What is the pomodoro counter for?
To measure a real day of focused work, not hours of presence. Estimating a task as “3 pomodoros” is often more accurate than “1 h 30”, and watching the counter climb is surprisingly motivating.