Time & Productivity
Pomodoro Timer
Work in focused blocks with short breaks between them and a longer break at the end of the set. It keeps time even when the tab is in the background.
- Runs in your browser
- Keeps time in background tabs
Your session
Ready
Focus
25:00
Round 1 of 4
- 0% of this phase done
- Completed rounds: 0
- Focus time: 0 min
Changes apply from the next phase.
Screen stays on while running.
Keyboard: Space to start or pause, N to skip, R to reset.
Set your rhythm
How the technique works
Focus, short break, repeat — then a long break.
- 1. Focus
- Work on one thing until the focus phase ends (25 minutes by default).
- 2. Short break
- Step away for a few minutes (5 by default). Then the next round starts.
- 3. Long break
- After the last round (4 by default) comes a longer break (15 minutes). When it ends, the set is done.
- Timing
- Each phase ends at a real clock time, so background tabs and sleeping screens don’t slow it down. Focus time counts the minutes you actually focused.
- Changing lengths
- New lengths apply from the next phase, so the current one isn’t cut short.
Questions
How does the Pomodoro technique work?
You work on one task for a set time (traditionally 25 minutes), then take a short break (5 minutes). After a number of rounds (4 by default) you take a longer break. This timer runs that rhythm for you and tells you when to switch.
Does it work in a background tab?
Yes. Each phase ends at a real clock time, so the timer stays right even when your browser slows down background tabs. Switch on the sound or a notification so you don’t miss the change.
How do the sound and notifications work?
A short chime plays at the end of each phase (you can turn it off). Notifications are off until you tick them; your browser then asks for permission. Every change is also shown on screen and announced to screen readers.
Are my settings saved?
Your lengths and alert choices are saved on this device so they’re ready next time. The timer itself isn’t saved: reloading the page starts a fresh set.