Pomodoro Timer

After 4 Pomodoros you earn a 15-min long break. The page title updates with the timer when running.

The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student. The idea is simple but powerful: work in focused 25-minute intervals, called pomodoros, each followed by a short break, with a longer break after every four. By breaking work into defined chunks, you make daunting tasks feel manageable and give your attention regular chances to recover.

The technique works because it aligns with how human focus actually behaves. Sustained concentration naturally fades after a while, and trying to push through leads to diminishing returns and mental fatigue. Short, deliberate breaks let your mind reset, which keeps your overall output higher across a long day. The fixed intervals also create a gentle sense of urgency that helps you resist distractions — you can tell yourself the notification can wait just twelve more minutes until the break.

Beyond raw productivity, many people find the method reduces the anxiety that surrounds large projects. Committing to just one pomodoro is far less intimidating than committing to finishing an entire report, and momentum builds naturally once you start. Use this timer with its default 25-minute sessions or customise the work and break lengths to suit your own rhythm.