Pomodoro Timer
A focus timer with a visual countdown ring — work in sprints, rest, repeat.
How to use
- Press Start to begin a 25-minute focus sprint.
- Pause or reset anytime; the ring shows time remaining.
- Use the chips to switch to a 5-minute break or a 50-minute deep-work block.
How the Pomodoro Timer works
A focus timer running the Pomodoro Technique: fixed work intervals separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every fourth interval.
The standard cycle is 25 minutes of work, then a 5-minute break. After four work intervals you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
25 min work → 5 min break ×4, then 15–30 min long break
Worked example
Four pomodoros plus breaks fills about two hours and yields roughly 100 minutes of focused work.
Things worth knowing
- Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used.
- The interruption rule is the real mechanism: if something breaks your focus, the pomodoro is void. It makes the cost of distraction visible.
- Twenty-five minutes is a starting point, not doctrine. Deep work often suits 50-minute blocks with 10-minute breaks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro technique?
Work in focused 25-minute sprints separated by short breaks; it reduces overwhelm and protects attention.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
It keeps counting while the page is open; keep the tab active for the most accurate timing.
What if I am in flow when the timer ends?
Many people finish the thought and take the break slightly late. Breaking deep focus purely to satisfy the timer is usually counterproductive.
Why does the technique work?
A short fixed commitment lowers the barrier to starting, and regular breaks limit the fatigue that erodes concentration over long sessions.