How to use the Pomodoro Technique
- Pick one task and type it in the box above.
- Press "Start" and work only on that task for 25 minutes — silence your phone and notifications.
- When the bell rings, take a 5-minute break: stand up, drink water, rest your eyes.
- After 4 pomodoros take a 15–30 minute break, then start the cycle again.
Tips for better pomodoros
- Jot down anything that pops into your head and get back to the session; deal with it in the break.
- Split big jobs into several pomodoros with concrete goals like "draft the introduction".
- Step away from screens during breaks to rest your eyes.
For a one-off countdown use the 25 minute timer, and for workouts the interval timer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s: focus on a single task for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After four pomodoros take a longer 15–30 minute break. It's named after the tomato-shaped (Italian: pomodoro) kitchen timer Cirillo used.
Why 25 minutes?
Twenty-five minutes is long enough to get into a task but short enough to stay focused without drifting. You can change every duration in the settings — 50/10 is a popular choice for deep work.
Are my completed pomodoros saved?
Yes — today's pomodoros and total focus time are stored in this browser and reset the next day. Nothing is sent to a server.
Does it keep running in the background?
Yes. It follows the real clock, so sessions end on time even in a background tab. Turn on notifications to get a desktop alert when a session ends.