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A Free Online Pomodoro Timer for Focused Work
A free, customizable Pomodoro timer for deep work and study. Adjustable intervals, session tracking, and audio notifications, no signup required.
New here? Our beginner's guide walks you through your first session, step by step.
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What is Bracadia's Pomodoro Timer?
Bracadia's Pomodoro Timer is a free, customizable timer for study, writing, coding, or any task that needs real focus. Set your intervals, start a session, and work in focused blocks separated by short breaks, no signup required.
It's inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, the time-management method developed by Francesco Cirillo, which breaks work into focused intervals, traditionally 25 minutes, separated by short breaks. Each interval is called a pomodoro, the Italian word for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student. Our timer keeps that focused-interval rhythm but lets you adjust it to suit your task and your own focus cycles.
"Pomodoro" is a trademark of Francesco Cirillo. Bracadia is independent and not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Francesco Cirillo.
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Features
A simple, powerful Pomodoro timer built for deep work, studying, and any task that needs real concentration
Customizable Presets
Standard 25/5/30, Studying (15 min), Deep Work (50-90 min), or create your own custom intervals. Different tasks need different rhythms.
Auto-Start Flow
Enable auto-start to maintain seamless transitions between work and breaks. Stay in the zone without manual clicking.
Visual Progress Tracking
Session dots show completed sessions, your current interval, and when your next long break arrives. See your momentum build.
Smart Notifications
Multiple alarm sounds with adjustable volume. Desktop notifications keep you informed even when the tab isn't active.
Daily Goal Setting
Set your daily session target and see an estimated finish time that updates as you complete sessions.
Privacy First
All your timer settings and preferences are stored locally in your browser. No accounts, no personal data collection. Just you and your work.
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Getting Started: How to Use Our Pomodoro Timer
A step-by-step guide to using our Pomodoro timer effectively
Works with any focus method: time blocking, the Pomodoro Technique®, 52/17, or your own rhythm.
1. Plan Your Day
Before you press start, decide what you want to accomplish today. Make a short, focused to-do list of the tasks you'll work on. You can use your favorite task management app or a simple pen and paper.
The goal is to commit to a handful of priorities for the session, so a larger backlog doesn't pull your attention away while you work.
Prefer paper? Print our free To-Do list and keep it beside your desk.
2. Set Your Session Goal
Below the main timer, use the session configuration to choose how many sessions you want to complete (default is 8).
Configure your daily session target to see an estimated finish time that updates as you work.
3. Press Start and Focus
Click Start to begin your first session. The timer counts down from 25 minutes. Work on your chosen task without interruption until the timer rings. The progress bar shows your progress through the interval.
The timer in focus mode, counting down from 25 minutes with a visual progress indicator.
4. Take Your Break
When the alarm sounds, take a 5-minute break. The timer automatically switches to "Short Break" mode if auto-start is enabled. After 4 sessions, you earn a longer 15-30 minute break.
Make it a real mental reset rather than just a pause. Here's what to actually do during a five-minute break, and what quietly backfires.
These break intervals align with your body's natural ultradian rhythms, the 90-120 minute cycles of alertness and fatigue discovered by pioneering physiologists in the 1800s.
During your break, the timer switches to green, helping you relax before the next focus session.
Free printables
Want a paper backup? Grab a one-page focus cheat sheet and a first-session walkthrough to keep beside your desk.
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Understanding the Interface
What the interface means and how to control it
The Pomodoro timer interface with key controls and features numbered for easy reference.
The Controls
- 1Start / Pause / Resume - Your main control. Starts, pauses, and resumes the timer.
- 2Next (→) - Skips to the next interval (work to break or break to work). Only enabled when timer is active.
- 3Rewind (←) - Goes back to the previous interval. Only enabled after you've completed at least one session.
- 4Reset - Clears the entire session. Requires confirmation to prevent accidents.
- 5Settings - Customize timer presets, notifications, and auto-start behavior.
The Progress Dots
- 6Filled dots - completed sessions
- 7Pulsing dot - current interval
- 8Separator (|) - where your next long break occurs
Mastering the Settings
The settings panel lets you customize timer presets, enable auto-start, choose alarm sounds, and configure desktop notifications.
- Timer Presets:
- Standard - 25 min work / 5 min short break / 30 min long break (every 4 sessions)
- Studying - 15 min blocks for short, recall-focused study
- Deep Work - 50 min blocks (up to 90) for intensive concentration
- Custom - Create your own intervals (auto-selected when you adjust sliders)
Popular timer lengths. Open a ready-made timer pre-set to a specific length: 15-minute timer · 25-minute timer · 50-minute timer · 90-minute timer.
- Auto Start - Automatically start the next break or focus session without clicking
- Sound - Choose alarm sound and volume (with test button)
- Desktop Notifications - Get notified even when the browser tab isn't active
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using the timer
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Is this Pomodoro timer really free?
Yes. The timer is completely free with no hidden costs. There is no signup, no subscription, and no account required. All features are available immediately.
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Do I need to create an account?
No. The timer works entirely without an account. Your settings and preferences are saved locally in your browser using localStorage, so they persist between visits on the same device without any registration.
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Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The timer is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers. For the best experience on mobile, you can add it to your home screen from your browser menu to use it like a native app.
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How do I customize the timer intervals?
Open Settings and adjust the sliders for work duration, short break, and long break. You can also choose from built-in presets: Standard (25/5/30), Studying (15 min), or Deep Work (50-90 min). Your custom settings are saved automatically.
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Will the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. The timer continues running if you switch tabs or minimize the browser. Enable Desktop Notifications in Settings to receive an alert when each interval ends, even when the tab is not active.
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What happens if I get interrupted mid-session?
If you're interrupted, note it, then start fresh. Use the Reset button to clear the current session, or the Next button to skip to a break if you need one.
Keep going
Go deeper, or pick a timer built for a specific kind of work.
15-minute study timer → Short, recall-focused blocks for revision and flashcards. 25-minute Pomodoro timer → The classic focus block: 25 minutes of work, then a short break. 50-minute focus timer → Long, protected blocks for deep work, the 50/10 rhythm. 90-minute deep-work timer → Ninety minutes for your most demanding work, one full focus cycle. The Bracadia Method → The focus method we're building, and the science behind it. The Science Hub → The full, cited research on focus, fatigue, and deep work.