Free Pomodoro timer: 25-minute focus sessions with short and long breaks, sounds and auto-start.
What is the Pomodoro Timer?
The Pomodoro Technique is a simple, proven way to beat procrastination: work with full focus for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer 15–30 minute break. This online Pomodoro timer runs the whole cycle for you with sound alerts, auto-start and a count of completed sessions.
Change any duration to fit your style – for example 50/10 for deep work or 15/3 for tasks you keep putting off.
How to use the Pomodoro Timer
- Press Start to begin a focus session.
- Work on one task until the sound plays, then take a short break.
- Repeat – every fourth break becomes a long break.
Why Pomodoro works
- A fixed timer makes starting easier – you only have to focus for 25 minutes.
- Regular breaks prevent mental fatigue.
- Counting sessions shows how much real work you did.
Tips
- Put your phone on silent and close unrelated tabs during focus time.
- Stand up, stretch or drink water in breaks – avoid social media.
- Plan your tasks in "pomodoros": a report might take 3 sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the timer keep running in another tab?
Yes, keep the page open – the time left also shows in the browser tab.
Can I change the sound?
You can turn sound on or off; the beep is built in.
How many pomodoros a day?
Many people do 8–12 focused sessions in a workday.
Who invented it?
Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
This pomodoro timer is 100% free, needs no signup and works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Last updated: · By NodifyTech