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Pomodoro Timer for Focused Work and Study

Work in focused 25 minute sessions with short breaks in between and a longer break after every fourth session. Change the lengths, name your task and let the timer switch between focus and rest for you.

Time left in this session

Focus · Time left in this session

25:00

0 focus sessions completed

Long break after 4 more focus sessions

Keyboard shortcuts:Spacestart / pauseRreset

Timer settings

Alerts

The timer is saved in this browser, so it keeps its time if you reload or close the page.

How to use the Pomodoro timer

  1. Type your task in What are you working on? so it shows under the timer.
  2. Press Start (or the Space key) to begin a 25 minute Focus session.
  3. When you hear the sound, take the break. After a focus session the timer moves to Short break, or to Long break after every fourth session. Press Start again, or switch on Start the next session automatically.
  4. Adjust the lengths under Timer settings and use Skip to next or Reset whenever you need to.

Features

  • Classic 25 / 5 / 15 minute defaults with a long break every 4 sessions.
  • Editable lengths for focus, short break, long break and the long break interval.
  • Session counter with dots showing how far you are through the current cycle.
  • Auto-start option to move between focus and breaks without touching anything.
  • A task label so you remember what the session is for.
  • Sound and optional desktop notification at the end of every session.
  • Tab title countdown with the session type, so you can see it from other tabs.
  • Saved in your browser and accurate in the background.
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Space to start and pause, R to reset the current session.

Why use Fileora's Pomodoro timer

A Pomodoro timer only helps if you trust it to tell you when to stop. This one works from exact end times rather than counting seconds, so a background tab never makes a session run long. It also remembers your session count, so a reload doesn't cost you your progress.

It is free, has no account or sign-up, and shows no distractions around the timer. Your task names and settings are stored only in your own browser and never sent anywhere.

How to get more from each session

  • One task per session. Pick something you can make visible progress on in 25 minutes.
  • Protect the focus time. Close chat apps and put your phone out of reach until the sound plays.
  • Really take the breaks. Stand up, stretch or get water instead of reading messages.
  • Write down interruptions. If something comes to mind, note it quickly and return to your task.
  • Review at the end of the day. Your session count shows how much focused time you actually had, which is often less than it felt like.

Choosing your lengths

The classic 25 minute session suits most people, especially students and anyone who struggles to get started. Programmers and writers often find longer sessions work better once they are warmed up, because it takes time to get back into complex work. If you are tired or the task is unpleasant, shorter sessions lower the barrier. Change one setting at a time and give it a few days before deciding.

Related tools

Keep notes for your tasks in the online notepad, which saves as you type. For a single countdown with an alarm, use the countdown timer, and to track how long a task really takes, use the online stopwatch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

It is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, and after four work sessions take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. Short, fixed sessions make it easier to start and help you notice when your attention drifts.

Can I change the 25 and 5 minute lengths?

Yes. Under Timer settings you can set the focus length, the short break and the long break to anything from 1 to 180 minutes, and choose after how many focus sessions the long break comes. If the current session hasn't started yet, it switches to the new length straight away.

What does Start the next session automatically do?

When it is on, a break starts as soon as a focus session ends, and the next focus session starts as soon as the break ends. When it is off, the timer stops after each session and waits for you to press Start, which is better if you want to finish a thought before your break.

Does the timer keep going if I switch tabs?

Yes. Each session works from its end time, so it stays exact in a background tab, and the tab title shows the time left and the session type. When a session ends you hear a sound and, if you turned them on, get a desktop notification.

What happens to the session count if I reload the page?

Your settings, task, session count and the running timer are saved in this browser. If you reload, the timer picks up where it should be. With auto-start on, any sessions that ended while the page was closed are counted too.

What does Skip to next do?

It ends the current session early and moves on. Skipping a focus session still counts it as completed, so the long break comes at the right point. Use it when you finish a task early or want to cut a break short.

Is a 25 minute session right for everyone?

Not always. Many people prefer 50 minutes of focus with a 10 minute break for deep work, or 15 minute sessions when a task feels hard to start. Try the classic lengths for a few days, then adjust them in the settings.

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