What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique uses a timer to break work into 25-minute focused sessions (pomodoros) separated by short breaks. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used.

25 minutes is long enough to make meaningful progress but short enough to maintain focus without fatigue. The built-in break prevents burnout and improves sustained attention over a full workday.

Can I customize the session lengths?

Yes. Click the settings gear to adjust work duration, short break, long break, and the number of sessions before a long break.

Will it notify me when time is up?

Yes, if you grant browser notification permission. It also plays a brief audio beep. The page title updates with remaining time so you can see it in your tab.

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Pomodoro Timer

Focus timer using the Pomodoro Technique — 25-minute work sessions with 5-minute breaks, fully customizable.

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About this tool

A clean Pomodoro timer to boost productivity. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15-minute break. Sends browser notifications when sessions end. Fully customizable session lengths and counts.

How to use

1 Click Start to begin a 25-minute focus session.
2 Work until the timer ends — a notification will alert you.
3 Take the 5-minute short break when prompted.
4 After 4 sessions, enjoy a 15-minute long break.

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