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A free Pomodoro timer: 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute short break, and a 15-minute long break after every fourth round. It counts the rounds, moves to the next phase on its own and rings at each change. Every length can be adjusted, and it stays accurate in a background tab.
How to use
- Press Start for a 25-minute focus round. A sound plays when it ends and the break begins.
- After each focus round comes a 5-minute short break; after the fourth, a 15-minute long break.
- Tap a phase to switch to it, or scroll the numbers before starting to change its length. Skip to next moves to the next phase.
- Auto-next starts the next phase by itself; turn it off to start each phase with a tap.
- The dots show how many focus rounds of the cycle are done.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The method, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, splits work into short timed blocks. You pick one task, work on it until the timer rings, take a short break, and after four blocks take a longer one. Interruptions are noted and dealt with in a break instead of mid-block.
With the defaults here, four rounds take 2 hours 10 minutes: 4 × 25 minutes of focus, three 5-minute breaks and one 15-minute long break.
Pomodoro vs 52/17 and 50/10
25/5 suits tasks that are hard to start or easy to drift from, and studying in short bursts. Longer blocks such as 50/10 or 52/17 suit deep work like writing or coding, where getting into the task takes time. To try them, scroll the focus and break numbers before you start; the lengths are remembered.
Tips that make it stick
Write down the task before you press Start. Keep Auto-next on so breaks begin by themselves, and actually stand up in the break. If a block keeps getting interrupted, shorten it rather than skipping the timer.
Frequently asked questions
How long is one Pomodoro?
Traditionally 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. After four Pomodoros you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes; this timer uses 15 by default.
Can I change the 25 and 5 minute lengths?
Yes. Before starting, scroll or type the number for focus, short break or long break. Your lengths are saved in this browser.
What does Auto-next do?
When a phase ends the next one starts automatically, so a break follows focus without touching the page. Turn it off to start each phase yourself.
How do I skip a break?
Press Skip to jump to the next phase. The round counter moves on accordingly.
Is the Pomodoro Technique good for studying?
Many students use it because fixed, short blocks make starting easier and breaks are planned. It does not suit every task; for long, deep sessions a 50/10 rhythm can work better.