Online Pomodoro timer
Background
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Timer settings
Settings are saved in this browser only. Space to start or pause, R to reset, F for full screen.
25:00
Focus time
Round 1 of 4 Focus sessions today: 0
Free tool
Pick one task, press start, and work for 25 minutes. Then take a short break. No signup, nothing to install.
This timer forgets everything when you close the tab. A StayFocus account keeps every session, files it against the task it moved, and shows you the week. Keep your sessions
How it works
How to use this Pomodoro timer
The Pomodoro Technique is a simple loop of focused work and short rests. Here is the whole method in five steps.
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1
Pick one task
Write it in the box above the buttons. One task, small enough that you know the first move.
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Start a 25-minute focus session
Press start and give the task your full attention until the timer rings. Close the tabs you do not need.
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Park distractions, do not chase them
When a new thought shows up, write it on paper and go back to the task. You can deal with it on the break.
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Take a 5-minute break
Stand up, look away from the screen, drink some water. The break is part of the method, not a reward you skip.
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After four rounds, rest longer
Every fourth break is a long one, 15 to 30 minutes. Then pick the next task and start again.
Why it works
Why a timer makes starting easier
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. The idea is simple: work in short, fixed blocks with a break after each one.
The hard part of focused work is rarely knowing what to do. It is starting, and then staying with it when something more interesting shows up. A fixed end point makes the start smaller. You are not committing to the whole project, only to the next 25 minutes.
Counting rounds also gives you an honest measure of your day. Four focused sessions is a good morning, whatever your to-do list says.
Go further
A timer gets you started. StayFocus keeps you going.
This page is a good timer. StayFocus is the full loop around it: what to work on, the session itself, and a record of what actually moved.
This free timer
- Focus and break timer with sound
- Custom lengths and rounds
- Works on phone and desktop
- Forgets everything when you close the tab
With a StayFocus account
- Every session saved and filed against the task it moved
- A next action on each task, so starting takes seconds
- A brain dump for the thoughts that interrupt a session
- Streaks and stats that show what moved this week
- Works with Claude and ChatGPT over MCP
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FAQ
Pomodoro timer questions
Short answers about the timer and the technique behind it.
What is a Pomodoro timer?
A Pomodoro timer splits your work into focused blocks, usually 25 minutes, separated by short breaks. After four blocks you take a longer break. It is the timer behind the Pomodoro Technique.
How long is a Pomodoro?
The classic Pomodoro is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break, with a 15 to 30 minute break after every four rounds. You can change every length in the timer settings.
Do I need an account to use this timer?
No. The timer works as soon as the page loads, with no signup. Your settings and today's session count are saved in this browser only.
Does the timer work on my phone?
Yes. It is built for small screens first, and it keeps the screen awake while it runs on browsers that allow it. Keep the tab open, and turn off silent mode if you want to hear the alert.
Does it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer counts from the clock, not from ticks, so it stays accurate in a background tab. The remaining time also shows in the tab title.
What is the difference between this timer and StayFocus?
This timer forgets everything when you close the tab. StayFocus saves every session against the task it moved, gives each task a clear next action, catches distracting thoughts in a brain dump, and shows your streak and weekly stats.
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