What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. You focus on a single task for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break; that's one Pomodoro. After four rounds, you take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. 'Pomodoro' means tomato in Italian, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used.
Short deadlines make it easier to stop procrastinating, and regular breaks keep you from burning out during long study or work sessions.
How to use the Pomodoro timer
- Pick one task and type it in the box (optional).
- Press Start and work only on that task for 25 minutes. Silence your phone for a while.
- When the alarm rings, a 5 minute break starts automatically. Stand up, stretch or grab some water.
- After the fourth focus session you move to a long break. Today's completed Pomodoros are shown inside the timer.
Pomodoro features
- Automatic switchingFocus, break, focus: it all flows on its own.
- Custom durationsTry 50 minutes of focus and 10 minutes of rest, or whatever suits you.
- Today's statsSee how many Pomodoros you finished and how long you focused.
- Alerts and soundsYou won't miss the end even while working in another tab.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Space | Start / Pause |
| S | Skip to next phase |
| R | Reset current phase |
| F | Toggle full screen |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
It's a time management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s: focus on one task for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. After four rounds, take a longer 15 to 30 minute break. The name comes from a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Can I change the focus and break lengths?
Yes. Open 'Settings' below the timer to change the focus, short break and long break lengths and how often long breaks happen. Try 50 minutes of focus and 10 minutes of rest if that suits you better.
Where are my stats saved?
Today's completed Pomodoros and focus time are saved only in your browser and reset when the date changes.