How to use the Pomodoro Timer
- Type what you’re working on and press Start for a 25-minute focus session.
- When the alarm sounds, take the short break; after four sessions take a long break.
- Change the lengths under Settings, and turn on auto-start to flow from one session to the next.
- Turn on Log focus sessions to add every finished session to your Time Tracker timesheet.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The Pomodoro Technique, created by Francesco Cirillo, splits work into focused intervals — traditionally 25 minutes — separated by short breaks. After four intervals you take a longer break. Short, timed sessions make a big task easier to start and make it obvious when you’ve been interrupted.
- Pick one task.
- Work on it until the timer rings, without switching tasks.
- Take a 5-minute break.
- After four sessions, take a 15–30 minute break.
Make it fit how you work
Many people prefer 50/10 for deep work or 15/3 for tasks they’re avoiding. Your settings and today’s count are saved in this browser. With logging on, finished focus sessions appear in the Time Tracker, where you can see weekly totals and export a timesheet.
Need a plain countdown? Use the Countdown Timer.
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Tools that pair well with the Pomodoro Timer
- Online Stopwatch — A precise stopwatch in your browser: start, record laps, see your fastest and slowest lap, and export the lap times.
- Online Notepad — A simple notepad in your browser that saves as you type.
- World Clock — See the current time in cities around the world side by side, with the time difference from you and whether it’s day or night.
- Wheel Spinner — Type names or choices, spin the wheel and let it pick a fair random winner — for classrooms, giveaways, team picks or deciding where to eat.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pomodoro?
Traditionally 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break, with a 15–30 minute break after four sessions. You can change all of these.
Does it work in the background?
Yes. Keep the tab open; the timer follows the clock and plays a sound when a session ends. Turn on notifications to be alerted while you work in other apps.
Can I track my Pomodoros?
Today’s sessions and focus minutes are shown on the page. Turn on logging to save every focus session to the Time Tracker, with your task as the note.
Can I install Pomodoro Timer as a web app and use it offline?
Yes. Pomodoro Timer is an installable web app (PWA) — installed from your browser, not downloaded from an app store. Click Install app at the top of this page in Chrome or Edge (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) or on Android, use Share → Add to Home Screen on iPhone and iPad, or File → Add to Dock in Safari 17+ on a Mac. It then opens in its own window with its own icon, and because it runs entirely in your browser it keeps working offline. Firefox on desktop can’t install web apps. How installing works.