Pomodoro Timer
25-minute focus · 5-minute break · auto-repeats. No signup needed.
25 min focus · 5 min break · auto-repeats. Save your streaks in the full app.
The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused intervals — traditionally 25 minutes — separated by short breaks. Each interval is one "pomodoro" (Italian for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer its creator used).
This page runs the classic 25/5 cycle on a large flip clock: a 25-minute focus block, then an automatic 5-minute break, repeating. Press start and go — no signup, no setup.
Tip: Protect the focus block. If a distraction pops into your head, jot it on paper and deal with it in the break — the whole point is one unbroken stretch of attention.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method that splits work into focused intervals (usually 25 minutes) followed by short breaks, helping you sustain concentration and avoid burnout.
Why is it called a tomato timer?
Its creator, Francesco Cirillo, used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer — "pomodoro" is Italian for tomato.
Is this Pomodoro timer free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. A free account is optional and only saves your streaks and stats.
More Pomodoro timers
Prefer a plain countdown? Try the 25 minute timer, or open the full FlipFocus app for meditation, streaks, and sounds.