Pomodoro timer
25 minutes on, 5 off, a long break after four. Editable. The session count survives a reload.
Space start/pause R reset Esc stop
Focus sessions completed: 0
Settings
25 min focus, 5 min break, then a 15 min long break after 4 sessions. 2 hr 10 min total.
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The technique
Francesco Cirillo, a tomato-shaped kitchen timer, late 1980s. Work for 25 minutes on one thing, take a 5 minute break, and after four of those take 15 to 30 minutes off. The numbers are less important than the rule that a pomodoro is indivisible: if you get interrupted, it does not count.
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Using this one
Press Start and leave the tab open. The title shows the minutes left, so you can see it from another tab. A rising pair means focus, a falling pair means break. The counter under the timer adds one each time a focus block finishes and is stored in your browser.
Prefer 50/10? Change Focus and Short break in the settings. The change sticks.
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Other rhythms
Preset pages for the common alternatives, each with its own reasoning.
Questions people ask
- What is the Pomodoro technique?
- 25 minutes of focused work, a 5 minute break, and a longer 15 to 30 minute break after four sessions. Francesco Cirillo named it after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
- Can I change 25/5 to 50/10?
- Yes. Focus, short break, long break and the number of sessions before a long break are all editable.
- Is the session counter saved?
- It is stored in your browser and survives reloads. Reset it any time with the link under the timer.
- Can I skip a break?
- Press Skip to jump to the next block. It counts as taking the break as far as the session counter is concerned.