What is the Pomodoro Technique?

A time management method that alternates 25-minute focused work sessions with 5-minute short breaks. After 4 sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.

Can I change the Pomodoro session length?

Yes — adjust the work, short break, and long break durations in the settings panel. Changes take effect on the next session.

Does the timer work when I switch tabs?

Yes. The timer uses system time, not frame counting, so it stays accurate even when minimized or in another tab.

Does it make a sound when the session ends?

Yes — an audio beep plays at the end of each work and break period. Make sure your device volume is on.

How many Pomodoros until a long break?

After every 4 work sessions a long break is triggered. The session counter resets after the long break.

Pomodoro Timer

Customizable work, short break, and long break durations. Accurate in background tabs.

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Session 1

Settings

Work (min)

Short break (min)

Long break (min)

Sessions per long break

Settings take effect on next reset.

About the Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, breaks work into 25-minute intervals separated by short breaks. After every four work sessions, you take a longer break. The idea is to reduce the impact of interruptions and mental fatigue.

This timer handles the session tracking for you. When a phase ends, the timer beeps and automatically displays the next phase. Just click Start to begin.

How to use it

Optionally adjust the work, short break, and long break durations in the settings area.
Click Start to begin the first work session.
When the timer beeps, take your break. Click Start again to begin the next phase.
After four work sessions, a long break is automatically scheduled.
Click Skip Phase to move to the next phase without waiting.

Common uses

Study sessions and exam preparation
Sustained writing or coding work with structured breaks
Productivity tracking by counting completed Pomodoros
Custom interval work (e.g. 50-min work / 10-min break for longer focus blocks)

FAQ

What is the Pomodoro Technique?: A time management method that alternates 25-minute focused work sessions with 5-minute short breaks. After 4 sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Can I change the Pomodoro session length?: Yes — adjust the work, short break, and long break durations in the settings panel. Changes take effect on the next session.
Does the timer work when I switch tabs?: Yes. The timer uses system time, not frame counting, so it stays accurate even when minimized or in another tab.
Does it make a sound when the session ends?: Yes — an audio beep plays at the end of each work and break period. Make sure your device volume is on.
How many Pomodoros until a long break?: After every 4 work sessions a long break is triggered. The session counter resets after the long break.

Pomodoro Timer

About the Pomodoro Technique

How to use it

Common uses

FAQ

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