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A countdown timer with hours, minutes, and seconds. Switch to Pomodoro mode for automatic 25-min work / 5-min break cycles. An audio beep and screen flash alert you when time is up.
Tips
- The Pomodoro Technique uses 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. Switch to Pomodoro mode and it manages the cycle automatically.
- After time's up, press "+1 min" to extend the countdown — handy when you need just a bit more time.
- Toggle the sound alert with the button below the timer. If no sound plays, check your device and browser volume settings.
- The timer keeps running in background tabs, but some browsers may reduce accuracy in power-saving mode.
- Closing or reloading the page resets the timer. Keep the tab open during long sessions.
FAQ
Side Note — The Pomodoro Technique and the Story Behind Its 25-Minute Interval
The Pomodoro Technique was created in the late 1980s by Francesco Cirillo, then a university student in Italy. The name comes from the tomato-shaped (pomodoro) kitchen timer he used at the time. The method breaks work into 25-minute focused sessions ("pomodoros") separated by 5-minute breaks, cycling repeatedly to maintain concentration and boost productivity.
Why 25 minutes? Cirillo himself said he experimented with 10, 20, and 30 minutes before settling on 25 as the best balance between focus and rest. Research suggests that humans can sustain peak concentration for limited periods — some studies cite 90 minutes as the upper limit — and that breaking work into smaller chunks increases motivation through frequent small wins.
Today countless Pomodoro apps exist, yet the technique's core appeal remains its simplicity: all you need is a timer. Recent studies consistently show that single-tasking outperforms multitasking in both quality and speed, and the Pomodoro Technique remains one of the most practical frameworks for putting that principle into daily practice.