25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks. Track completed pomodoros and total focus time.
What Is Pomodoro Timer?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks work into 25-minute focused intervals (called "pomodoros") separated by 5-minute breaks. After four pomodoros, you take a longer 15–30 minute break. The technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used.
The method works because it makes large tasks feel manageable (you only need to focus for 25 minutes), provides regular rest to prevent burnout, creates a sense of urgency (the ticking timer motivates action) and builds awareness of how long tasks actually take. Many people discover that tasks they have been procrastinating on take only two or three pomodoros.
How to Use This Tool
Click "Start" to begin a 25-minute pomodoro.
Work on a single task without interruption until the timer rings.
Take a 5-minute break — stand up, stretch, get water.
Start the next pomodoro.
After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Tips & Best Practices
If a distraction pops into your head during a pomodoro, write it down and deal with it during the break.
Customise the intervals if 25/5 does not suit you — many people prefer 50/10 for deep work.
Track your pomodoros to learn how many you can complete in a productive day (typically 8–12).
The technique works best for tasks that require sustained attention — meetings and phone calls do not count as pomodoros.
Common Use Cases
Structuring study sessions for exams and coursework.
Maintaining focus during writing, coding or creative work.
Overcoming procrastination on tasks you have been avoiding.
Building awareness of how long different tasks actually take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break. After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15-minute break. Repeat.