Free online Pomodoro timer
Beat procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique — focused 25-minute work sessions separated by short breaks. This free timer runs in your browser with sound alerts and automatic break cycles, so you can just start and focus.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
- Pick one task to work on.
- Start a 25-minute focus session and work only on that task.
- Take a 5-minute break when the timer chimes.
- After four sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Why it works
Committing to just 25 minutes lowers the barrier to starting — the hardest part — while the timer creates gentle urgency that crowds out distraction. Regular breaks keep concentration high and prevent burnout.
Tips
- Silence notifications during a session.
- Write the one task down before you start.
- Move during breaks instead of scrolling.
- Adjust the session length to fit your flow.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pomodoro session? The ToolCrix Pomodoro timer follows the classic pattern: 25 minutes of focus, then a 5-minute break, with a longer break after four sessions.
Will the Pomodoro timer alert me when time is up? Yes — the ToolCrix timer plays a sound and switches to the break cycle automatically, so you don't have to watch the clock.
Can I change the session and break lengths? Yes — the ToolCrix Pomodoro timer lets you adjust focus and break durations to fit your own rhythm.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab? Yes — leave the ToolCrix Pomodoro timer open in another tab and it will still chime when your session ends.