Pomofocus blends a powerful Pomodoro timer with smart task tracking so you can do deep work, take guilt-free breaks, and actually finish what you start.
Built around the proven Pomodoro Technique, Pomofocus gives you the right tools without the clutter.
25-minute focus sessions with automatic short and long break switching. Fully customizable to match your rhythm.
Add, track, and complete tasks without switching tabs. Mark them done and watch your progress accumulate.
Configurable alarm sounds and volume so you know exactly when to switch modes — no more clock-watching.
Change session lengths, long-break intervals, and auto-start settings to match your personal work style.
An animated countdown ring gives you an instant at-a-glance sense of how far into your session you are.
Completely free, no account required, no ads. Your settings save locally in your browser so they persist.
Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, it remains one of the most effective focus techniques in the world.
Add a task to your list. Pick the one you'll focus on first. Single-tasking is the secret weapon.
Work on that task and only that task until the timer rings. No phone, no email, no distractions.
Step away for 5 minutes. Stretch, breathe, get water. Your brain needs the reset to stay sharp.
After every 4 Pomodoros, take a longer 15-minute break. Then start the cycle fresh and renewed.
Procrastination thrives on ambiguity. When you don't know how long something will take or when to stop, your brain resists starting. The Pomodoro Technique fixes this by making work feel bounded and manageable.
Pomofocus layers an integrated task manager on top of that structure. Instead of juggling separate apps, you plan, focus, and track — all in one lightweight tool. Sessions you complete become a visible record of your day's momentum.
It works for students, remote workers, writers, developers, and anyone who struggles with deep work in a distracted world.
Everything you need to know about Pomofocus and the Pomodoro Technique.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You work for 25 minutes (one "Pomodoro"), then take a 5-minute break. After four Pomodoros, you take a longer 15–30 minute break. The structured intervals help maintain sustained focus and prevent mental fatigue.
Yes — completely free. No account, no credit card, no premium tier. We believe productivity tools should be accessible to everyone. The timer runs entirely in your browser.
Absolutely. Click the ⚙️ settings icon to change the Pomodoro duration, short break length, long break length, and how many Pomodoros before a long break. Your preferences save in your browser automatically.
Yes. Pomofocus is fully responsive and works on all modern smartphones and tablets. The timer keeps running as long as your screen stays active.
Type a task into the input box and press Enter or click +. Tap a task to make it the active focus. Check it off when complete. Completed tasks move to the bottom so your active queue stays clean.
Browsers throttle JavaScript timers in background tabs to save battery. The underlying timer continues counting accurately — only the visual ring animation pauses. The display will sync again when you return to the tab.
Yes. An audio alarm plays when each session or break ends. You can change the sound style, volume, and how many times it repeats in the Settings panel.