Master the Pomodoro Technique
25-minute focus sessions with breaks, plus today's sessions, a 26-week focus heatmap and your streak.
Focus
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Quick answer
The Pomodoro Technique alternates 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute short breaks and a 15-minute long break after every four sessions; all three lengths are adjustable here.
- Press Start to begin a Focus session.
- Take the Short break when it rings; Skip moves ahead.
- Change Focus, Short break, Long break and Long break every in the settings.
- Finished sessions appear under Today and Your focus history.
Reviewed by the TimerHub team · Last reviewed November 4, 2026 · Data sources
Your focus history
Completed focus sessions over the last 26 weeks. Skipped sessions don't count. Saved only in this browser.
- Sessions
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- Time focused
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- Current streak
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- Best day
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How to use it
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Choose a Task
Pick one specific task to work on during your focus session.
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Focus for 25 Minutes
Start the timer and commit to just this one task until it rings.
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Take a 5-Minute Break
Step away completely — stretch, breathe, or grab water.
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Repeat the Cycle
After four pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
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Watch Your Streak
Every focus session you finish is added to today's strip and the 26-week heatmap below the timer. Skipped sessions don't count.
Perfect for every need
Enhanced Focus
Break work into manageable 25-minute intervals to maintain peak concentration.
- Deep work on a single task
- Distraction-free writing
- Studying and revision
Reduced Burnout
Regular breaks prevent mental fatigue and keep performance high all day.
- Sustainable all-day sessions
- Built-in recovery breaks
- Longer break every four rounds
Better Time Estimation
Learn how long tasks actually take and improve your planning skills.
- Count pomodoros per task
- Plan your day in focus blocks
- Track daily completed sessions
Smart Session Management
Automatic transitions between work and break sessions with visual and audio cues, plus keyboard shortcuts.
- Auto-advance work → break
- Space to start or pause, R to reset, S to skip, F for full screen
- Customizable work and break durations
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method that breaks work into 25-minute focused sessions (pomodoros) separated by short breaks, with a longer break after every four. It helps maintain concentration and avoid burnout.
Can I change the session lengths?
Yes. Use the Durations settings beside the timer to change the focus, short-break and long-break lengths, and how many focus sessions come before a long break. Your durations are remembered in this browser.
Are there keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Press Space to start or pause, R to reset the cycle, S to skip to the next session, and F for full screen. The keys work without Ctrl or Cmd.
Does it keep a history of my sessions?
Yes. Each focus session that runs to the end is saved: today's sessions appear on a 24-hour strip, and the last 26 weeks on a heatmap with your current streak. Skipped sessions are not counted. The history is stored only in this browser, is never sent to us, and can be deleted with Clear history.
Does the timer stay accurate in a background tab?
Yes. The timer is based on the wall clock rather than a simple countdown, so it stays accurate even when the browser throttles inactive tabs, and each session ends on time with its sound. On a phone, the browser may pause a background tab or a locked screen: the time is still right when you come back, but the sound can't play while it's paused, so keep the screen on.