What is Pomodoro
A time-management technique that breaks work into short, focused intervals separated by regular breaks.
Pomodoro Timer
Focus in 25-minute intervals with short breaks. Customisable cycles, an audio alert, and a session counter — all in your browser.
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The 25/5/15 cycle
25 minutes of focus → a 5-minute break, repeated 4 times, then a longer 15-minute break.
Why it works
Clear boundaries reduce procrastination and fatigue, while regular pauses keep concentration steady.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Work is broken into 25-minute focus intervals followed by short breaks. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used ("pomodoro" is Italian for tomato).
How do the 25/5/15 cycles work?
25 minutes of focused work, then a 5-minute short break. After 4 such sessions, you take a longer 15-minute break, and the cycle repeats. Every interval is customisable.
Why does Pomodoro help with focus?
Short, clearly bounded intervals reduce procrastination and mental fatigue. Knowing a break is near makes hard tasks easier to start, and regular pauses keep concentration steady throughout the day.
Will the alert sound if I am on another tab?
Yes. The audio alert plays even when the tab is in the background, and the remaining time is shown in the tab title. You can also opt into desktop notifications for an on-screen message at the end of each phase.
Are my settings and sessions saved?
The timer runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server. The session counter resets when you reload the page.
Can I change the interval lengths?
Yes. Under "Settings" you can set custom lengths for focus, short break and long break, the number of sessions before a long break, auto-start, and the sound alert.