The standard technique uses 25/5 intervals, but every person is different. Adjust durations to match your focus span.
Work Session
25 min
Configurable duration
Short Break
5 min
After each session
Long Break
15 min
After 4 cycles
Cycles
4
Then long break
Features
Everything you need to stay in the zone.
Clean, distraction-free, and loud enough to hear from across the room.
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Alarm on Phase End
An alarm fires when your work session ends and when your break ends — so you don't have to watch the timer while you focus.
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Tomato Character
A cartoon tomato walks across the screen at each phase transition — a playful nudge that's hard to miss even when you're deep in work.
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Automatic Cycle Tracking
Counts your completed Pomodoros and triggers a long break after 4 sessions — just like the original technique.
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Work / Break Colour Shift
The display changes colour between work and break phases so you can tell at a glance where you are in the cycle.
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Pause & Resume
Pause mid-session for an unexpected interruption. Resume exactly where you left off without losing your count.
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Works on Mobile
Open it on your phone and keep it on your desk. Fully responsive — the alarm works even when the screen is dimmed.
Who uses it
Built for focused work of any kind.
The Pomodoro Technique works across disciplines. The timer adapts to whatever you're working on.
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Coding
Deep focus sprints with built-in break reminders
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Studying
Retain more by studying in structured intervals
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Writing
Beat procrastination with a ticking deadline
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Creative Work
Design, drawing, music — any creative session
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ADHD Focus
Short, timed intervals make tasks feel manageable
FAQ
Common questions.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo. You work in focused 25-minute sessions, take a 5-minute break, and after 4 sessions take a longer 15-minute break. The structured intervals help maintain concentration and prevent burnout.
Yes. The default is 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of break, but you can set any duration that suits your workflow — many people use 50/10 or 90/20 for deep work sessions.
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no download, no ads. Open it in your browser and start your first session.
Yes. An alarm sounds when each work session or break ends so you don't have to watch the screen. A cartoon tomato character also walks across the screen to signal the transition.
The timer tracks your completed cycles and automatically triggers a long break after every 4 work sessions. You can reset at any time and start a fresh set of cycles.
Yes. The timer is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. Keep your browser tab open and the timer runs — the alarm will fire when the session ends.
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