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Pomodoro Timer

Stay focused with timed work sessions, automatic breaks, and progress tracking — all in your browser.

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Duration Settings (minutes)

The timer runs entirely in your browser. Audio beeps use the Web Audio API. No data is ever sent to any server. Session counter resets on page refresh.

The Pomodoro Technique is one of the most effective time management methods ever devised. Created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, it breaks work into focused 25-minute intervals (called "Pomodoros") separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every four sessions. Our free Pomodoro Timer brings this proven technique to your browser with a beautiful, distraction-free interface. A large animated progress ring shows your remaining time at a glance, while customizable durations let you adapt the rhythm to your personal workflow. The timer automatically cycles between focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks, so you never have to think about what comes next — just press Start and get to work. A subtle audio chime marks each transition, and the built-in session counter tracks your daily productivity. No accounts, no downloads, no interruptions.

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique

  1. Pick a single task — Decide what you want to accomplish in this session. Write it down if it helps you commit.
  2. Start the timer — Press the Start button. The default 25-minute focus session begins — give it your full, undivided attention.
  3. Work without interruption — Avoid email, messaging, and multitasking. If a distraction pops into your head, jot it down and return to it after the session.
  4. Take a short break — When the timer chimes, step away for 5 minutes. Stretch, hydrate, or simply close your eyes.
  5. Repeat 4 times, then take a long break — After four Pomodoros, enjoy a 15-minute break. The session counter dots fill up to track your progress toward the long break.

Key Features

  • Animated Progress Ring

    A large SVG ring depletes in real time — see your remaining session duration at a glance without reading numbers.

  • Auto-Cycling Sessions

    After every focus session the timer switches to a break automatically. After four sessions, it triggers a long break — no manual switching needed.

  • Custom Durations

    Adjust focus (1–120 min), short break (1–60 min), and long break (1–120 min) to match your ideal workflow.

  • Session Counter & Dots

    Four progress dots fill up as you complete sessions, giving an instant visual of how close you are to your long break.

  • Subtle Audio Alert

    A gentle chime plays at the end of each session using the browser's Web Audio API. Works even when the tab is in the background.

  • 100% Private & Offline

    No accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection. All timer logic runs in your browser with zero network requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into intervals — traditionally 25 minutes of focused work followed by 5-minute breaks. After four intervals, you take a longer break of 15–30 minutes. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a university student ("pomodoro" is Italian for tomato).
Can I change the timer durations?
Yes. While the classic method uses 25/5/15-minute intervals, you can customize all three durations using the settings panel below the timer. Many people find 50-minute focus sessions with 10-minute breaks work better for deep work like coding or writing.
What happens when the timer reaches zero?
A short audio beep plays and the timer automatically transitions to the next mode. Focus sessions switch to a break; breaks switch back to focus. Your completed Pomodoro count increments, and the progress dots update to track your session count toward the next long break.
Is my session data stored anywhere?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser's JavaScript runtime. Session counts, timer durations, and all other data exist only in memory and reset when you close or refresh the page. There are no cookies, no localStorage writes, and no server communication.

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