🍅Pomodoro Timer Online
A free pomodoro timer online — 25-minute focus sessions with short and long breaks, customizable durations, audio cues, and a screen that stays awake. Press start and focus.
25 min focus · 5 min short break · long break after 4 sessions
Configure your session above, then press Start.
Free Pomodoro Timer Online
Need to focus? Our free Pomodoro Timer runs the proven focus-and-break rhythm the moment you press start. As a clean, distraction-free pomodoro timer online, it works in 25-minute focus sessions followed by short breaks, with a longer break after every four — so you stay productive without burning out.
But it does more than count down. Customize your work, short-break, and long-break lengths, choose how many sessions come before a long break, and let it auto-start the next phase so you never lose momentum. Clear audio cues signal every switch even with the tab in the background, the screen stays awake so your session isn't interrupted, and a session counter tracks how many pomodoros you've completed. Whether you're studying, writing, or working through a deep task, it keeps you on rhythm.
Simply press start and focus. No sign-up, no downloads, no limits — just a clean timer whenever you need it. See the FAQ for common questions, or read more about how it works.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work in focused intervals — classically 25 minutes — then take a short break. After completing four intervals (pomodoros), you take a longer break before repeating the cycle. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student.
The technique works because it turns large, overwhelming tasks into a series of short, defined sprints. Each pomodoro is a commitment to focus on one thing, and the scheduled breaks prevent mental fatigue from accumulating across a long work session. It's widely used by students, writers, developers, and anyone who needs to sustain deep concentration for extended periods.
About the Pomodoro Timer
The Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The core idea is simple: divide your work into short, fixed-length intervals (pomodoros) separated by breaks. The structure forces you to commit to one task per interval, start without overthinking, and take rest before fatigue builds.
A standard cycle: 25 minutes of focused work → 5-minute short break → 25 minutes → 5-minute break → 25 minutes → 5-minute break → 25 minutes → 15-minute long break. Then repeat. The long break resets your attention fully before you begin the next cycle. The timer handles the counting so you can focus on the work.
Key features
Audio cues via Web Audio API
At each phase transition the timer plays distinct audio signals — ascending tones to start a focus session, descending tones at each break, and a longer chime for the long break. These use the Web Audio API so they fire reliably even when the screen is locked or the tab is in the background.
Screen Wake Lock
On supported browsers the timer requests a screen wake lock when you press Start, keeping the display on throughout your session. The lock is released automatically when you pause, skip, or reset. On browsers that don't support it, the timer still runs and audio cues still fire.
Customizable durations and cycle
Set focus length (1–120 min), short-break length (1–60 min), long-break length (1–120 min), and sessions per cycle (1–20) to match your workflow. Settings lock while a session is running so you can't accidentally change them mid-task.
Auto-start next phase
With auto-start on, the timer moves straight from focus to break and break to focus without any input. With it off, it pauses at each transition so you can gather yourself before pressing Resume — useful when you need a moment to switch tasks or context.
Session tracking
A session counter shows your completed pomodoros and your position in the current cycle, so you always know how many focused blocks you've done and when the next long break is coming.
Skip and reset
Skip moves immediately to the next phase — useful when you finish early or need to jump ahead. Reset clears the session entirely so you can start fresh. Both are available any time the timer is not in its initial idle state.
Who it's for
Students and studying
Structure revision sessions with timed focus blocks and scheduled breaks. The cues signal when to stop — so you don't have to watch the clock.
Deep work and writing
Writers, coders, and analysts use pomodoros to protect long stretches of concentration. Each interval becomes a commitment to stay on one task.
ADHD and focus challenges
Short, defined intervals make tasks feel less overwhelming and the built-in breaks reduce the resistance to starting. Many people find the structure helps sustain focus that would otherwise drift.
Remote work and productivity
Working from home makes it easy to blur work and breaks. Pomodoros create a visible, audible boundary between focus time and rest — which is hard to ignore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method: work in focused intervals (classically 25 minutes) separated by short breaks, with a longer break after completing a set number of sessions. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer its creator used.
How does this Pomodoro timer work?
Press Start and the timer counts down a 25-minute focus session. When it ends, it plays an audio cue and moves to a 5-minute short break. After every four focus sessions it switches to a 15-minute long break. A session counter tracks your completed pomodoros — all hands-free.
Is the timer free?
Completely free. No sign-up, no downloads, no limits — use it for as many sessions as you like.
Can I change the durations?
Yes. Customize the focus length, short-break length, long-break length, and how many focus sessions come before the long break. All settings take effect when you press Start on the next session.
When does the long break happen?
After completing a set number of focus sessions — four by default. You can adjust this number in the settings to any value from 1 to 20.
Will the audio cues play if the tab is in the background or the screen is off?
Yes. Audio cues are generated via the Web Audio API, which runs reliably even when the tab is in the background. On supported browsers, a screen wake lock also keeps the display on so your timer is never interrupted.
Can it auto-start the next phase?
Yes. Turn on the auto-start toggle in settings and the timer moves straight from focus to break (and break back to focus) without any input from you — so you keep your rhythm without watching the screen.
Can I pause, skip, or reset?
Yes. Pause freezes the timer; Resume picks up exactly where it left off. Skip moves you to the next phase immediately. Reset returns everything to the initial idle state.
Is any data stored?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is stored locally or sent to any server.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the timer is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops with no horizontal overflow. The large countdown display is readable at a glance, and the Start and Skip buttons are sized for touch.