Pomodoro Timer - Focus & Productivity Timer
Stay focused with the Pomodoro Technique: 25 min work, 5 min break, repeat. Customizable intervals with audio alerts.
What Is a Pomodoro Timer?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo. It uses a timer to break work into intervals — traditionally 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute short break. After four work sessions, you take a longer 15-minute break. This online Pomodoro timer tracks your sessions, shows a visual progress ring, and plays an audio alert when each interval ends.
How to Use This Pomodoro Timer
- Customize (optional) — Adjust work, short break, and long break durations in the Settings card
- Start — Click the Start button to begin your first 25-minute work session
- Focus — Work until the timer rings. The circular progress shows time remaining
- Break — The timer automatically switches to break mode. Relax until it rings again
- Repeat — After 4 work sessions, enjoy a longer break. Track your stats below the timer
Why Use This Pomodoro Timer?
- Visual Progress — Circular ring shows exactly how much time remains at a glance
- Audio Alerts — Web Audio API beep notifies you without needing browser notification permissions
- Session Tracking — See completed pomodoros, total focus time, and break time for today
- Customizable — Adjust work/break durations to match your personal rhythm
- Privacy — Runs entirely in your browser with no data sent to any server
FreeToolbox vs Other Pomodoro Timers
| Feature | FreeToolbox | Pomofocus.io | TomatoTimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Progress | Yes | No | No |
| Audio Alert | Web Audio | Sound file | Sound file |
| Session Stats | Yes | Yes | No |
| Custom Durations | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Account Required | No | Optional | No |
| Ads | Minimal | Yes | Heavy |
FAQ
What is the standard Pomodoro cycle?
The classic cycle is 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute short break. After completing 4 work sessions, you take a 15-minute long break, then start over.
Can I change the timer durations?
Yes. Use the Settings card to adjust work time (1–120 min), short break (1–60 min), and long break (1–60 min). Changes apply to the next interval.
Will it alert me when time is up?
Yes. The timer plays a triple beep using the Web Audio API when each interval ends. Make sure your device volume is on.
Does it track my sessions across days?
The current stats (completed pomodoros, focus time, break time) are for your current browser session. They reset when you close the tab or click Reset.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server and nothing is stored permanently.