Pomodoro Timer

Focus timer with auto breaks, tasks & achievements

Pomodoro
Break
25:00
Ready to Focus 💪

Settings

Tasks

Current Task: No Task Selected

Statistics

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Completed Sessions
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Focus Hours
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Daily Streak
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Achievements

Achievements

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First Focus
Complete 1 session
Productive
Complete 5 sessions
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Master
Complete 25 sessions
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Task Starter
Complete 1 task
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Task Crusher
Complete 5 tasks

Recent Sessions

⏱️ The Pomodoro Cycle
One complete Pomodoro cycle — the building block of deep focus
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Work
25 min
Short Break
5 min
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Work
25 min
Short Break
5 min
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Work
25 min
Short Break
5 min
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Work
25 min
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Long Break
15–30 min
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25:00
Work Session
Deep focus — no distractions
05:00
Short Break
After every Pomodoro
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15:00
Long Break
After every 4 Pomodoros
🏆 Achievement System
Unlock badges as you build your focus habits — 30+ achievements to earn
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First Tomato

Complete your very first Pomodoro session

✓ Complete 1 Pomodoro
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On Fire

Complete 5 Pomodoros in a single day

✓ 5 Pomodoros / day
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Consistent

Use the timer 3 days in a row

✓ 3-day streak

Productivity Spark

Complete 25 total Pomodoros

🔵 25 total sessions
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Flow State

Complete 4 Pomodoros without skipping a break

🔵 Perfect 4-cycle
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Week Warrior

Use the timer every day for 7 days straight

🔵 7-day streak
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Diamond Focus

Complete 100 total Pomodoro sessions

🟢 100 sessions
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Marathon Mind

Accumulate 25 hours of total focus time

🟢 25 focus hours
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Night Owl

Complete a Pomodoro after midnight

After midnight session
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Early Bird

Complete a Pomodoro before 7 AM

Before 7:00 AM
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Monthly Master

Maintain a 30-day usage streak

30-day streak
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Ultramarathon

Log 100 hours of total focus time

100 total hours
🚀 How to Use
Start your first productive session right now
1

Set Your Task

Type what you plan to work on in the task field — "Write chapter 3", "Fix bug #42", "Study calculus". Naming your task builds intention and tracks which sessions went to which work.

2

Start the 25-Minute Timer

Click Start. The timer counts down 25 minutes. During this time: close all unnecessary tabs, silence your phone, and focus only on the stated task. No multitasking.

3

Take Your Break When Alerted

When the timer rings, stop working immediately — even mid-sentence. Take a 5-minute short break: stand, stretch, get water. Do not skip breaks — they are part of the technique.

4

Repeat & Earn Achievements

After 4 Pomodoros, take a 15–30 minute long break. Track your session count, streaks, and total focus hours. Unlock achievements as your consistency grows.

⚙️ Customizable Settings
Personalize the timer to fit your work style
SettingDefaultRangeWho Should Change It
Work Session Length25 minutes10–90 minCreative work may need 50–90 min; ADHD users often prefer 10–15 min
Short Break Length5 minutes3–15 minIncrease to 8–10 min for longer work sessions
Long Break Length15 minutes10–45 minIncrease to 30 min for physically or mentally intensive work
Long Break IntervalEvery 4 Pomodoros2–8Reduce to 3 for harder sessions; increase to 6 for lighter tasks
Daily Goal8 Pomodoros1–20Start with 4 and gradually increase as the habit builds
Alert SoundBellBell/Chime/Digital/CustomUse a gentle sound to avoid startling yourself out of flow
Auto-Start BreaksOffOn/OffTurn on if you tend to forget to start your break timer
Auto-Start Next SessionOffOn/OffTurn on for maximum momentum during deep work days
📊 Stats & Progress Dashboard
Everything tracked automatically to show your growth
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Total Pomodoros

Lifetime count of completed sessions. Builds over time into a powerful motivator — watching your number grow creates powerful momentum.

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Focus Hours

Total hours of deep work accumulated. Broken into today, this week, this month, and all time. Track progress toward 100-hour milestones.

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Current Streak

Days in a row you've completed at least one Pomodoro. Missing a day resets the streak — a powerful daily accountability system.

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Daily History Chart

A bar chart showing your Pomodoro count each day over the past 30 days. Spot patterns — your most productive days, times, and trends.

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Goal Completion Rate

Percentage of days you hit your daily Pomodoro goal. Motivates consistency rather than just raw session counts.

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Achievement Progress

See all achievements, which ones you've unlocked, and how close you are to unlocking the next batch.

💡 Who Uses the Pomodoro Timer
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Students

Study in focused blocks, avoid cramming, and retain more through spaced sessions with real breaks.

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Developers

Tackle large coding tasks in manageable 25-minute sprints without burnout.

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Writers

Hit word count goals session by session without feeling overwhelmed by the full project.

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Designers

Alternate creative work sessions with breaks to keep visual decision-making fresh.

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Remote Workers

Structure work-from-home days to maintain productivity without a physical office schedule.

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ADHD Users

Shorter custom sessions (10–15 min) make large tasks manageable with built-in movement breaks.

✨ Pro Tips for Maximum Productivity
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Name Every Session

Before starting, write the specific task: "Write intro paragraph" not just "writing". Specificity increases focus and gives your session log real meaning when reviewing.

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Phone in Another Room

The #1 Pomodoro killer is phone notifications. Put it face-down in a different room. 25 minutes of true uninterrupted focus is more productive than 2 hours of distracted work.

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Use Breaks Physically

Short breaks should be physical — stand, stretch, walk to the window. Scrolling social media during a break keeps your brain in the same mode and doesn't provide real cognitive rest.

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Track Your Peak Hours

Review your daily stats after 2 weeks. Most people discover they do their best deep work at a specific time — mornings, late nights, or after lunch. Schedule your hardest Pomodoros then.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique? +
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s (using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer — "pomodoro" is Italian for tomato). The method breaks work into 25-minute focused intervals separated by 5-minute breaks. After four intervals, you take a longer 15–30 minute break. This cycle fights procrastination, improves focus, and prevents mental burnout.
What happens if I get interrupted during a Pomodoro? +
The traditional Pomodoro Technique says that if an interruption cannot be avoided, you must abandon the Pomodoro and restart it fresh — a broken Pomodoro doesn't count. This rule sounds harsh but trains you to protect your focus time fiercely. With practice, you'll naturally start prioritizing and batching interruptions outside your Pomodoro windows.
Why 25 minutes specifically? Can I use a different length? +
25 minutes was Cirillo's original choice based on his personal experimentation. Research on sustained attention suggests the human brain can maintain deep focus for roughly 20–45 minutes. You absolutely can customize: 50/10 is popular for deep technical work; 15/5 works well for ADHD or highly interrupted environments. Use whatever interval helps you enter and maintain flow.
Will achievements be saved if I close the browser? +
Yes — all achievements, stats, session history, and streak data are automatically saved to your browser's localStorage. They persist across browser closes and restarts on the same device and browser. However, clearing browser data or switching browsers/devices will reset your progress. For permanent cross-device saving, use the account sync feature if available.
Can I use this on my phone while the screen is locked? +
The timer continues running in the background tab. When time is up, an audio alert plays (ensure your phone is not on silent) and a browser notification appears if you've granted notification permission. Keep your screen from auto-locking during sessions by adjusting your phone's display timeout settings.
How many Pomodoros should I do per day? +
For beginners, 4 Pomodoros (2 hours of focus) is a realistic and sustainable daily goal. Experienced practitioners average 8–12 per day (4–6 hours). Knowledge workers should aim for 8 Pomodoros on heavy workdays. More than 12 per day consistently leads to diminishing returns and eventual burnout — rest is not optional, it is part of the system.
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