Pomodoro Timer
Boost your focus with the Pomodoro Technique. Work in timed blocks for maximum productivity.
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How the Pomodoro Technique works
The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into short, focused sessions separated by brief breaks. After each session, a short break lets your attention reset before you dive back in. Every four sessions, a longer break gives you time to properly disconnect. This steady rhythm limits mental fatigue, makes long tasks feel less daunting, and helps you keep a high level of focus throughout the day.
The recommended cycle
The classic cycle alternates 25 minutes of focus with a 5-minute short break, followed by a 15-to-30-minute long break every four sessions. All these durations are fully customizable above to match your own working rhythm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
It's a time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, based on working in short, timed sessions separated by regular breaks to maintain focus without burning out.
Can I change the length of sessions and breaks?
Yes, open the settings panel to adjust the focus duration, short break, long break, and the number of sessions before the long break; your preferences are saved automatically in your browser.
What happens at the end of a session?
A sound and a notification (if allowed) alert you, then the timer automatically switches to the break or the next session, or waits for your confirmation if auto-start is disabled.
Is my progress saved?
The number of completed pomodoros is stored locally in your browser and resets each day; it isn't tied to an account or synced across devices.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes, the countdown is based on real elapsed time rather than a simple tick counter, so it stays accurate even if the tab is in the background or the device briefly sleeps.
Do I need to allow notifications?
No, it isn't required: the timer always shows the remaining time in the browser tab and plays a sound; system notifications are just an optional extra.
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