How to Use
1. Start a Focus Session
Click the play button or press Space to start a 25-minute focus session. The circular progress ring will fill as time passes.
2. Switch Between Modes
Use the tabs at the top to switch between Focus, Short Break, and Long Break. The timer automatically transitions after each session completes.
3. Manage Your Tasks
Add tasks below the timer to keep track of what you need to accomplish. Click the checkbox to mark tasks as complete, or hover to reveal the delete button.
4. Customize Timer Durations
Click the gear icon to open settings. Adjust the duration for Focus, Short Break, and Long Break to match your preferred workflow.
5. Use Fullscreen Mode
Press F or click the fullscreen icon for a distraction-free experience. Only the timer and controls are shown. Press Esc to exit.
6. Keyboard Shortcuts
7. Export Your Data
Click Export JSON or Export CSV below the stats to download your tasks and productivity data for backup or analysis.
Tips for Success
- Start each day by listing your tasks
- During focus sessions, close social media and notifications
- Use breaks to stretch, hydrate, or rest your eyes
- After 4 sessions, reward yourself with a longer break
- Adjust timer durations to find your sweet spot
Pomodoro Timer for Different Scenarios
For Students Studying for Exams
Use the default 25/5 cycle as a starting point for recall and review. After each session, jot down what you can explain without notes and what needs another pass. Try a longer focus interval for essay writing or problem sets with a high setup cost. See the full study timer guide.
For Programmers and Developers
Try a longer focus interval for coding tasks with a high setup cost. Use the task list to break features into small, checkable units and leave a restart note before the break. Export today's tasks and totals if you maintain a separate work log. See the full coding timer guide.
For Remote Workers
When your role allows it, protect an early block for one important result before routine communication. Use daily statistics as personal context, not proof of output, and pair the time with the deliverable produced. See the full remote work timer guide.
For People with ADHD
Start with a shorter focus block if 25 minutes feels difficult to attempt. The progress ring makes elapsed time visible, the task list keeps the next action in view, and fullscreen mode removes on-page visual clutter. This is a productivity aid, not medical treatment. See the ADHD focus timer guide.