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Time workouts, study sessions, recipes, presentations, or anything that deserves your full attention. The timer keeps running accurately even when this tab is in the background.
Free Pomodoro Timer Online
Work in focused bursts with automatic focus/break cycling and a completed-session counter. Free, with no sign-up.
Pomodoro focus timer
Focus session
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Work with one clear goal
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Keyboard controls
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TimeBuddyPro's free Pomodoro timer helps you work in focused bursts with restorative breaks. Pick a cycle — the classic 25 minutes of focus with a 5-minute break, or longer 50/10 and shorter 15/3 rhythms — and the timer switches between focus and break phases automatically while counting your completed sessions.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
The Pomodoro technique is a time-management method that alternates focused work with short breaks. You work with full attention for one timed “Pomodoro,” then rest briefly before the next. The rhythm makes long study or writing sessions feel manageable and helps prevent burnout.
How to use this Pomodoro timer
Choose a preset: 25 / 5 for classic Pomodoros, 50 / 10 for deeper work, or 15 / 3 for quick tasks. Press Start focus to begin. When a phase ends, an alert sounds and the next phase starts automatically. Use Skip to jump phases and Reset to start over.
Track your focus sessions
Every completed focus session is counted below the timer, so you can see how many Pomodoros you've finished today. Many people aim for 4–8 sessions, taking a longer 15–30 minute break after every four — a rhythm this timer's automatic cycling supports naturally.
Tips for better focus sessions
Pick one clear task before you start, silence notifications, and keep a notepad nearby for distracting thoughts so you can return to them later. During breaks, stand up, stretch, or look away from the screen instead of scrolling — real rest makes the next session sharper.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pomodoro?
A Pomodoro is one focused work interval — traditionally 25 minutes — followed by a short 5-minute break. Four Pomodoros are usually followed by a longer break.
Can I change the focus and break lengths?
Yes. Use the 25/5, 50/10, or 15/3 presets to switch instantly. The timer resets to a fresh focus session with your chosen lengths.
Does the timer switch phases automatically?
Yes. When a focus session ends, the break begins automatically (with an alert sound), and vice versa — or press Skip to move manually.
Is the Pomodoro timer free?
Completely free, with no sign-up and no limits on sessions.