๐ Pomodoro Timer
A focus timer for the Pomodoro Technique โ alternating "25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of break" cycles. A longer break is automatically inserted after your chosen number of cycles, and completed sessions are tracked. Work and break durations are fully customizable.
How to use
- Set the work, short break, and long break durations, and how many cycles until a long break, as needed.
- Click "Start" to begin the timer.
- When the work period ends, it automatically switches to a break, then back to work when the break ends.
How the calculation works
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in Italy in the 1980s. It is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used (pomodoro is Italian for tomato). The basic cycle 1. Focus on one task for 25 minutes 2. Take a 5-minute break 3. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15โ30 minutes This timer switches between work and breaks automatically and plays a sound at each change. It counts from the moment each phase should end, so it stays on time and switches on schedule even while you are looking at another tab.
Worked example
With the defaults (25 min work, 5 min short break, 15 min long break, 4 cycles) Work 25 โ break 5 โ work 25 โ break 5 โ work 25 โ break 5 โ work 25 โ long break 15 One full set takes 130 minutes, 100 of them working. On days when focusing is hard, start shorter, such as 15 minutes of work and 3 minutes of rest.
Things to be aware of
- Breaks work best away from the screen: stand up, move around and rest your eyes.
- Closing the tab or the browser stops the timer. On phones, turning off the screen may stop the sound.
- Changing a setting while paused also updates the remaining time of the current phase.
FAQ
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method that alternates 25 minutes of focused work with 5-minute breaks, aimed at maintaining concentration while preventing fatigue through regular breaks.
Can I change the settings while itโs running?
No โ settings canโt be changed while the timer is running. Pause or reset it first.
Does it keep counting if I close the tab?
No โ the timer only runs while the page is open. As long as it is open, it keeps correct time from the phase end time even in a background tab, and switches phase and plays the sound on schedule.