Pomodoro Timer
Stay focused with timed work sessions, automatic breaks, and progress tracking — all in your browser.
Focus Session
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
- Pick a single task — Decide what you want to accomplish in this session. Write it down if it helps you commit.
- Start the timer — Press the Start button. The default 25-minute focus session begins — give it your full, undivided attention.
- 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.
- Take a short break — When the timer chimes, step away for 5 minutes. Stretch, hydrate, or simply close your eyes.
- 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.