Pomodoro Timer
Focus in 25-minute blocks.
Focus in 25-minute blocks.
How to use Pomodoro Timer
- Set your focus, short break, and long break lengths
- Press start to count down the session in MM:SS
- Let it auto-cycle into breaks and count completed sessions
About Pomodoro Timer
A free Pomodoro timer that helps you work in focused sprints instead of one long, draining stretch. Set your own focus, short break, and long break lengths from 1 to 180 minutes, or keep the classic 25/5/15 defaults, then hit start. It counts down in MM:SS, automatically rolls from a focus session into a short break, and hands you a longer break after every four sessions, all while tracking how many Pomodoros you have completed.
Because it is a web-based app, there is nothing to download from an app store and no account to create. It opens straight in a browser tab on desktop or mobile, so it works as a full Pomodoro application without any install. If you have used a physical timer like a TickTime cube, this covers the same technique, only you are not locked to a fixed preset and can change every interval on the fly. As a digital timer it shows the countdown on screen and mirrors your remaining time in the tab title, so you can glance at your progress even from another window. Start, Pause, Skip, and Reset give you full control over the cycle.
Everything runs entirely in your browser. The timer keeps ticking accurately even in a background tab because it counts down to an absolute finish time rather than relying on the tab staying active. Nothing you set or track is uploaded to a server, and no session history is stored externally.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Pomodoro timer free to use?
- Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up, no ads, and no limits. Use it as many times as you like for studying, work, or focused deep-work sessions.
- What is a Pomodoro timer?
- A Pomodoro timer is a countdown clock built around the Pomodoro Technique: it times a fixed focus interval, then a break, and repeats. This one counts down in MM:SS, moves you from focus into a short break automatically, and gives a longer break after every four sessions.
- What is the Pomodoro Technique?
- It is a time-management method where you work in focused intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks, taking a longer break after every four intervals. It helps sustain concentration and reduce burnout.
- Is this a Pomodoro timer app I need to download?
- No download or install is needed. This is a web-based Pomodoro app that opens straight in your browser tab, works the same on desktop or mobile without an app store, and has no account to create.
- Is this a digital Pomodoro timer?
- Yes. It is a digital Pomodoro timer that shows the countdown in minutes and seconds on screen and in the tab title. Because it is software, you can adjust the focus, short break, and long break durations instead of being locked to one fixed preset.
- How does this compare to a physical Pomodoro timer or a TickTime cube?
- A physical timer or TickTime cube flips to a preset time and sits on your desk. This online version runs the same technique but lets you set any focus and break length from 1 to 180 minutes, tracks how many sessions you have finished, and shows your remaining time in the browser tab title.
- Can I change the focus and break lengths?
- Yes. You can set custom focus, short break, and long break durations from 1 to 180 minutes. The classic defaults are 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute short break, and a 15-minute long break.
- Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
- Yes. It counts down from an absolute finish time, so it stays accurate even when the tab is in the background, and your remaining time appears in the browser tab title.
- What do the Start, Pause, Skip, and Reset buttons do?
- Start begins or resumes the countdown, Pause freezes it, Skip jumps immediately to the next phase in the cycle, and Reset returns you to a fresh focus session and clears the completed-session counter.
- Is my data uploaded or stored anywhere?
- No. The timer runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to a server, and no timings, settings, or session history are uploaded or saved externally.