Why this is the best free Pomodoro timer
Most online Pomodoro timers count down and stop there. This one keeps the whole loop honest: what you are working on, how much is left, and what you actually got done.
Nothing to sign up for
Open the page and press Start. No account, no subscription, no paywall — every setting is there from the first second.
Works offline, installs like an app
After the first visit it runs with no connection. Install it on Windows, macOS, Android or iPhone and it opens in its own window.
A task list that does the maths
Estimate how many pomodoros each task needs. The timer adds up the sessions and the breaks and tells you what time you will finish.
Statistics you will actually read
Focus minutes per day, a seven-day chart, a streak and a daily pomodoro goal — enough to spot a good week, not a dashboard you have to maintain.
A timer that never drifts
It counts real time, not browser ticks, so it stays exact in a background tab — and picks up where it left off if you reload the page.
Fast on the keyboard, calm on the eyes
Space starts and pauses, Z hides everything but the clock, and four accent palettes pair with a light and dark theme that follows your system.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The method comes from Francesco Cirillo, who in the late 1980s used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to get through his university reading. The rules are deliberately simple.
Pick one task
One, not three. Add it to the list and mark it as the one you are working on.
Work for 25 minutes
Until the bell rings there is nothing else: no inbox, no phone, no "quick check". If you get interrupted, note it and carry on.
Take a 5-minute break
Stand up, look away from the screen, get water. The break is part of the method — skipping it is why people burn out on this technique.
After four rounds, take a long one
15 to 30 minutes away from the desk. Then start the next set of four.
A study timer that keeps you honest
Studying is where a Pomodoro timer earns its keep: the hard part is not the work, it is starting, and a 25-minute commitment is small enough to say yes to. Add each subject as a task, estimate the pomodoros, and you get a realistic finish time instead of a vague "all evening".
If 25 minutes is too short to get into a proof or an essay, raise it. 50 minutes of focus with a 10-minute break suits deep reading and writing; 20/5 suits flashcards and problem sets. The right length is the longest one you can finish without checking your phone — change all three durations in Settings and see what sticks.
Install it on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
There is nothing to download from an app store. The timer is a Progressive Web App, so your browser can install it as a real app that opens in its own window and works with no connection.
Chrome, Edge or Brave (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android): open the menu and choose
Install — or use the install icon in the address bar.
Safari on iPhone or iPad: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
Safari on macOS: File → Add to Dock.
Pomodoro timer FAQ
What is a Pomodoro timer?
A Pomodoro timer splits work into fixed sessions — traditionally 25 minutes — separated by short breaks. You pick one task, start the timer and work on nothing else until it rings. After four sessions you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
What does "pomodoro" mean?
Pomodoro is Italian for tomato. Francesco Cirillo named the technique in the late 1980s after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used as a student, which is also why people call it a tomato timer.
How long is one pomodoro?
The classic setting is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break, with a 15-minute long break every four sessions. You can change all three durations in Settings — 50/10 works well for deep work.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes. There is no account, no subscription and no paid tier — the site is paid for by the ads around the timer. Every feature on the page is available to everyone.
Does the timer work offline?
Yes. After the first visit the timer is cached on your device, so it keeps working without a connection. You can also install it as an app on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is my data sent anywhere?
Your tasks, settings and statistics never leave your device — they live in your browser's local storage and there is no account to sync them to. The ads on the page are served by Google, which sets its own cookies and processes data under its own policies; that part is outside the timer. And because your history is local, clearing your browser data clears it too — use Settings → Your data → Export to keep a backup file, or to move everything to another device.
Can I use it as a study timer?
Yes, studying is the most common use. Add your subjects as tasks, estimate how many pomodoros each one takes and the timer tells you what time you will finish.
What is the best Pomodoro setting for studying?
Start with 25/5. If you lose focus before the bell, drop to 20 minutes; if you are still in flow when it rings, try 45/10. The right length is the longest one you can finish without checking your phone.
Ready for one focused session?
25 minutes. One task. No signup.