A free Pomodoro timer that actually helps you focus.
Pick a sprint from 10 to 60 minutes, hit start, and do one thing. Breaks scale with your sprint, and fullscreen mode hides everything else.
One proper pour. The classic.25 on · 5 off
Tap the corner icon for fullscreen focus mode. Space starts, Esc exits.
How the Pomodoro Technique works
Work in short, timed sprints with real breaks in between. It’s simple on purpose: starting is easier when the finish line is in sight.
- 01
Pick one task
Just one. The thing that would make today feel like a win.
- 02
Pick a sprint
25 minutes is the classic Pomodoro. Go shorter for admin, longer for deep work.
- 03
Work until it rings
No tabs, no inbox, no “quick check.” If a thought pops up, write it down and keep going.
- 04
Take the break
Stand up, stretch, refill. After four sprints, take a longer one.
Which Pomodoro length is right?
Match the sprint to the job, not the other way round.
| Sprint | Break | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 2 min | Inbox triage. Ruthlessly. |
| 15 min | 3 min | That email you’ve been “drafting” since Tuesday. |
| 25 minclassic | 5 min | One proper pour. The classic. |
| 30 min | 5 min | Slides that won’t make themselves. |
| 45 min | 10 min | The bug that “should be quick.” |
| 60 min | 10 min | Deep work. Phone in another room. |
The timer is free. The cup is better.
Put your to-do list next to the timer.
Afterbrew gives every day a cup with a hard limit — 3, 5 or 9 tasks. Fill it, work through it in Pomodoro sprints, and log off when it’s empty. Free, with Google sign-in.
Pomodoro timer FAQ
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo: you work in a focused block (traditionally 25 minutes), take a short break, and repeat. After about four rounds you take a longer break. Short, timed blocks make it easier to start and harder to drift.
How long should a Pomodoro be?
25 minutes is the classic length, but the right length is the one you can actually focus for. Try 10 or 15 minutes for quick admin or low-energy days, and 45 or 60 minutes for deep work like writing or coding.
How long are the breaks?
Breaks scale with the sprint: 2 minutes after 10, 3 after 15, 5 after 25 or 30, and 10 after 45 or 60. After four sprints, take a longer 15–30 minute break away from the screen.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes. The timer is completely free and works without an account. Sign in only if you want Afterbrew’s to-do list too — a list with a hard limit, so you only commit to what fits your day.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. The countdown is based on the clock, not on screen refreshes, so it stays accurate when you switch tabs. The remaining time also shows in the tab title, and you can turn on browser notifications when a sprint ends.
Is there a fullscreen focus mode?
Yes. Press the fullscreen button on the timer for a distraction-free view. Use Space to start or pause and Esc to exit.
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