Pomodoro Timer Online: Free Focus Timer with Tasks & Stats
Free online Pomodoro timer with a task list and pomodoro estimates, auto-start breaks, focus stats and streaks, alarm and background sounds, a floating mini timer, and keyboard shortcuts. Keeps exact time in background tabs.
A full Pomodoro focus app in your browser. Choose a rhythm (Classic 25/5, Deep work 50/10, 52/17, Sprint 15/3, Ultradian 90/20 or custom), add tasks with pomodoro estimates, and let focus sessions and breaks run automatically, with a long break after each set. The timer keeps exact time in a background tab and resumes after a reload. Alarms, ticking and background sounds (rain, ocean, fireplace, café, white, pink and brown noise) are generated on your device. A focus report tracks your daily goal, streak, best hours and top tasks and exports to CSV. Extras include full-screen focus mode, a floating always-on-top mini timer, desktop notifications, a progress ring in the tab icon and keyboard shortcuts. No sign-up, no ads in the timer, and all data stays in your browser.
This is a free online Pomodoro timer that behaves like a dedicated focus app. Pick a rhythm (25/5, 50/10, 52/17, 90/20 or your own), add the tasks you want to finish, and press Start. Focus sessions and breaks alternate automatically, with a long break after every set. The clock keeps exact time in a background tab, survives a page reload, rings an alarm you choose, and logs every session to a focus report you can export. There's no sign-up and nothing is uploaded: your tasks and history stay in your browser.
Features
Presets for Classic 25/5, Deep work 50/10, 52/17, Sprint 15/3 and Ultradian 90/20, or custom focus, break and long-break lengths
Long break after a set number of focus sessions, shown as progress dots
Auto-start breaks and auto-start focus, set separately
Task list with pomodoro estimates, actual counts, reordering and an estimated finish time
Exact timing in background tabs, plus resume after a page reload
Focus report: daily goal, streak, 7 and 30-day charts, best focus hours and top tasks
Session log with partial sessions and interruption counts, plus CSV export
Six alarm sounds with volume and repeat, and an optional ticking sound
Background sounds: rain, ocean, fireplace, café hum, and white, pink and brown noise
Floating mini timer that stays on top of other windows (Chrome and Edge)
Full-screen focus mode and a keep-screen-awake option
Desktop notifications, a live countdown in the tab title and a progress ring in the tab icon
Add +1 or +5 minutes, log interruptions and see break ideas
Keyboard shortcuts for every control
Private: no account needed, and everything is stored in your browser
How to use Pomodoro Timer
1
Choose your rhythm
Tap a preset (Classic 25/5, Deep work 50/10, 52/17, Sprint 15/3 or Ultradian 90/20), or open Settings to set your own focus, short-break and long-break minutes and how many sessions come before a long break.
2
Add tasks and estimate pomodoros
Type a task, set how many pomodoros you expect it to take, and add it. The selected task is your current focus and gets credit for each finished session. The list shows when you'll be done.
3
Start focusing
Press Start or the Spacebar. Work on one task until the alarm. The ring, the browser tab and the optional floating mini timer all show the time left. Press I to log an interruption or + to add a minute.
4
Take the break
When focus ends, the alarm rings and a short break starts (a long break after each set). Follow the break idea, then start the next pomodoro, or turn on auto-start to run cycles hands-free.
5
Review your focus report
Check today's progress against your daily goal, your streak, your best focus hours and time per task. Export sessions to CSV whenever you need them.
Common use cases
Study for exams in 25-minute blocks with breaks and a daily goal
Plan a workday as tasks with pomodoro estimates and a predicted finish time
Code, write or design in longer 50/10 or 90/20 deep-work sessions
Mask noise at home or in an office with rain, café or brown noise
Keep a floating timer visible over your editor, slides or video call
Build a focus streak and log time per task for timesheets
Detailed guide
How the Pomodoro Technique works
Francesco Cirillo created the method in the late 1980s, naming it after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student (pomodoro is Italian for tomato). The cycle is simple: choose one task, focus on it for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four of these rounds take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. Each focus block is one "pomodoro". Short, fixed blocks make it easier to start, protect you from multitasking, and give your attention regular recovery so you can keep going for hours without burning out. In this timer the dots under the clock show where you are in the current set, and the long break arrives on its own after the number of sessions you choose.
Step
What you do
Default length
1. Plan
Pick one task and estimate how many pomodoros it needs
1 minute
2. Focus
Work on that task only, no email, chat or phone
25 minutes
3. Short break
Stand up, stretch, drink water, rest your eyes
5 minutes
4. Repeat
Run focus + short break until the set is complete
4 pomodoros
5. Long break
Walk, eat, fully switch off before the next set
15 to 30 minutes
Which Pomodoro interval should you use?
The classic 25/5 split is a starting point, not a rule. Longer focus blocks suit work that takes a while to get into, such as writing, programming or design, while shorter sprints help when motivation is low or the task feels overwhelming. The 52/17 rhythm comes from a productivity study by the time-tracking company DeskTime, and 90-minute blocks follow the roughly 90-minute ultradian cycle described by sleep researcher Nathaniel Kleitman. Try a rhythm for a week, then compare your focus minutes in the report and keep the one where you actually get the most done.
Preset
Focus / break
Long break
Best for
Classic
25 / 5 min
15 min after 4
Studying, general tasks, learning the method
Sprint
15 / 3 min
10 min after 4
Low motivation, admin, getting started
Deep work
50 / 10 min
30 min after 3
Writing, coding, focused problem-solving
52 / 17
52 / 17 min
30 min after 3
Office work with generous recovery breaks
Ultradian
90 / 20 min
30 min after 2
Long creative sessions once you're in flow
Plan your day with tasks and pomodoro estimates
Add each task with an estimate of how many pomodoros it will take. The task you select is the current focus: it's shown under the clock, and every finished focus session adds one pomodoro to it, so you see progress like 2/4 at a glance. From the remaining estimates the timer works out when you'll be done, including breaks, and shows a finish time. Reorder tasks, rename them, adjust estimates as you learn, and tick them off when they're finished. Comparing estimated and actual pomodoros over a few weeks is one of the fastest ways to get better at planning.
Focus report: streaks, daily goal and your best hours
Every completed pomodoro is saved with its start time, length, task and interruptions. The focus report turns that into a daily goal bar, a day streak, total focus time for the last 7 or 30 days, a pomodoros-per-day chart with your goal line, a breakdown of when during the day you focus best, and your top tasks by time spent. Sessions you stop early (after at least a minute) are kept as partial sessions, so your focus minutes stay honest without counting as full pomodoros. Export everything to CSV for a spreadsheet or timesheet.
Choose from six alarm sounds (bell, chime, digital, kitchen timer, wood block or a soft tone) with its own volume and repeat count, and optionally a quiet tick during focus. Background sounds (rain, ocean, fireplace, café hum, and white, pink or brown noise) play only while the timer runs and can pause during breaks. They're generated in your browser, so there's nothing to stream or download. Other focus aids: full-screen focus mode, a floating mini timer that stays on top of other windows (in Chrome and Edge), a live countdown and progress ring in the browser tab, a keep-screen-awake option, and desktop notifications.
Shortcut
Action
Space
Start, pause or resume
R
Reset the current session
S
Skip to the next session
1 / 2 / 3
Switch to focus, short break or long break
+
Add one minute
I
Log an interruption
M
Mute all sounds
F
Full-screen focus mode
P
Floating mini timer
Handling interruptions the Pomodoro way
Cirillo's rule is that a pomodoro is indivisible: if you abandon it, it doesn't count. When something pops up mid-session, press I to log the interruption, jot it down, and deal with it during your break, a routine often summarized as inform, negotiate, call back. Research by Gloria Mark at UC Irvine found it takes around 23 minutes on average to get back to an interrupted task, which is why protecting a 25-minute block pays off. Your report counts interruptions per session, so you can see which times of day or which tasks attract the most distractions.
What to do on a Pomodoro break
A break only helps if it rests the parts of you that were working. Scrolling social media keeps your attention busy, so it rarely feels restorative. During a break the timer suggests something simple to do instead, and you can shuffle for another idea.
Break
Good ideas
Avoid
Short (3 to 10 min)
Stretch, refill water, follow the 20-20-20 rule for your eyes, a few slow breaths
Email, news, social feeds
Long (15 to 30 min)
Walk outside, eat a snack, light exercise, tidy your desk
It's a time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work on one task for 25 minutes (one pomodoro), take a 5-minute break, and after four pomodoros take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used.
How does a Pomodoro timer help you focus?
A fixed, short block makes it easier to start, gives you a clear finish line, and makes distractions obvious while they happen. Regular breaks rest your attention, so you can sustain focus for longer. Tracking completed pomodoros also shows how much focused work you really do in a day.
Can I change the Pomodoro work and break times?
Yes. Pick a preset (25/5, 50/10, 52/17, 15/3 or 90/20) or open Settings to set any focus length from 1 to 180 minutes, short and long break lengths, and how many focus sessions come before a long break. Changes apply straight away if the timer hasn't started, otherwise from the next session.
How many Pomodoros should I do per day?
Many people find 8 to 12 pomodoros (about 4 to 6 hours of focused work) a realistic, sustainable day, but it depends on the work. Set a daily goal in Settings, watch the goal bar and chart for a week or two, then adjust the goal to what you can do consistently.
Is the Pomodoro Technique good for studying?
Yes, it's one of the most popular study methods. 25-minute blocks are long enough to work through material and short enough to stay concentrated, and the breaks give you a moment to recall what you just learned. Add each subject or chapter as a task to see how many pomodoros it takes.
What should I do during Pomodoro breaks?
Move and rest your eyes: stand up, stretch, drink water, or look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. On long breaks, take a walk or eat something. Try to avoid social media and email, because they keep your attention busy instead of letting it recover. The timer suggests a break idea each time.
Which preset should I use, 25/5, 50/10, 52/17 or 90/20?
Start with Classic 25/5 for studying and general tasks. Use Sprint 15/3 when you're struggling to start. Switch to Deep work 50/10 or 52/17 for writing and coding where short breaks interrupt your flow, and Ultradian 90/20 for long creative sessions. Compare your focus minutes in the report to see what works for you.
Are there keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Space starts or pauses, R resets, S skips, 1, 2 and 3 switch between focus, short break and long break, + adds a minute, I logs an interruption, M mutes, F opens full-screen focus mode and P opens the floating mini timer. Press ? to see the list. Shortcuts are ignored while you type in a text field.
Can I set a daily focus goal?
Yes. Set a daily goal in Settings (1 to 30 pomodoros). The goal shows under the timer and in the focus report as a progress bar, and the daily chart draws it as a dashed line so you can see which days you hit it.
Does the timer save my tasks and statistics?
Yes. Settings, tasks, the running timer and your full session history are saved in your browser's local storage, so they're still there after a reload or when you come back tomorrow. Nothing is uploaded. Clearing your browser data removes them, so export a CSV if you want a permanent copy.
Does the Pomodoro timer keep working in a background tab?
Yes. The clock runs from a background worker and the exact end time, so it doesn't drift or pause when you switch tabs, and the alarm rings on time. If you close or reload the page mid-session, it picks up where it left off. Sessions that ended while the page was closed are still logged.
Can I keep the timer visible on top of other windows?
Yes, in Chrome and Edge. Click the picture-in-picture button or press P to open a small floating timer with start, pause and skip that stays on top of other apps. In other browsers, use full-screen focus mode or keep an eye on the countdown in the tab title.
Does it have white noise or rain sounds?
Yes. Choose rain, ocean, fireplace, café hum, or white, pink or brown noise, and set the volume. The sound plays while the timer runs and can pause during breaks. Everything is generated in your browser, so it works offline once the page has loaded.
What counts as a completed pomodoro?
Only a focus session that runs all the way to zero. If you skip, reset or switch modes after at least a minute of focus, that time is logged as a partial session: it counts toward your focus minutes but not toward your pomodoro count, daily goal or task progress.
How do I get desktop notifications when a session ends?
Open Settings and turn on Desktop notifications, then allow them when your browser asks. You'll get a pop-up when each focus session or break ends, even if the tab is hidden. If you blocked notifications before, re-allow them from the site settings in your browser's address bar.
Can I export my Pomodoro history?
Yes. Click CSV in the focus report to download every session with date, start and end time, minutes, task, status and interruptions. It opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers, which is handy for timesheets and weekly reviews.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes, it's completely free with no account, no sign-up and no limits. It runs entirely in your browser and your data never leaves your device.
What should I do during breaks?
Step away from the screen: stretch, walk, or rest your eyes. Short mental resets are what keep the next session sharp.
