Pomodoro Timer

What this tool does

The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every few cycles — a simple structure that fights procrastination and burnout better than an open-ended "just work until you're tired" approach. This timer runs the full cycle automatically: it counts down a focus session, chimes and switches to a break, counts that down too, and rolls into a long break after your chosen number of cycles, while tracking which task you were working on.

How to use it

• Hit Start to begin a 25-minute focus session (or set your own durations first — some people prefer 50/10 or 15/5).
• Add tasks to the list on the right and click one to make it "current" — each completed focus session adds a pomodoro to whichever task is active.
• When a session ends, you'll hear a chime and the timer automatically moves to a short break, then back to focus, cycling through until it's time for a longer break.
• Turn off Auto-start next session if you'd rather manually start each break and focus block yourself.
• Your tab title updates live with the countdown, so you can glance at any browser tab to see how much time is left without switching back to this page.
• Completed pomodoros for the day are tracked automatically and reset at midnight.

Real-world use cases

• Studying for an exam in structured focus blocks instead of one long unbroken session that leads to burnout.
• Breaking down a big work task into a visible task list, then watching pomodoros stack up against each item.
• Timing deep-work blocks during remote work, with the tab title making it easy to track progress alongside other open tabs.
• Building a sustainable daily focus habit by watching the streak counter grow session after session.

Frequently asked questions

What's the traditional Pomodoro schedule?

25 minutes of focused work, a 5-minute short break, repeated four times, then a longer 15-to-30-minute break — that's the classic ratio this timer defaults to, though every duration is fully adjustable.

Does it keep running if I switch to another tab?

Yes — the countdown keeps running in the background, and the tab title updates with the remaining time so you can check progress from the tab bar without switching back.

Will my task list and streak be saved if I close the browser?

Your daily completed-pomodoro count is saved in your browser's local storage and persists across sessions until it resets the next day. The task list itself is kept for your current browsing session, so it's meant for planning a single day's work rather than long-term task management.

Why does a task's pomodoro count only go up sometimes?

A pomodoro only counts toward whichever task is marked "current" (click a task to select it) and only increments when a full focus session completes — skipping or resetting mid-session doesn't count it.