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Pomodoro Timer
Classic 25/5 focus cycles. It keeps counting even in a background tab.
FOCUS · SESSION 1
25:00
Settings
The timer stores its state on your device, so refreshing the page doesn’t lose your session.
How it works
The Pomodoro Technique is a simple work rhythm: 25 minutes of focused work, a 5-minute break, and a longer 15-20 minute break after every four sessions. This timer uses real wall-clock timestamps rather than naive counting, so it stays accurate even if the browser throttles background tabs or you navigate away for a moment — and a beep plays when each phase ends. Every setting is adjustable if your rhythm differs from the classic one.
FAQ
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method popularised by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student. You work in short, single-tasking sprints with enforced breaks, which makes large tasks easier to start and keeps fatigue down. It pairs well with a to-do list: one sprint, one item.
Why 25 minutes?
It’s long enough to make real progress and short enough that starting doesn’t feel intimidating. But it isn’t magic — many people settle on 40 or 50 minute sprints. Change the settings above; the method matters more than the number.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is based on real timestamps, not on the browser’s animation clock, and the tab title shows the remaining time so you can glance at it from another tab. If you close the page entirely, your session resumes where it was when you come back.