Pick and Tick

25 minute timer

Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Like 5m, 90s, or 1:30

How to use the 25 minute timer

  1. Pick one task. Press Start, or the space bar, and work only on that task.
  2. When the alarm rings, press Start 5-minute break.
  3. When the break ends, press Start next 25 minutes for the next round.
  4. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.

What a 25 minute timer is good for

  • The Pomodoro technique

    Work in 25-minute blocks with short breaks in between. The method was named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Each block is one "pomodoro".

  • The 5-minute break

    Stand up, stretch, or get water. Stay away from email and messages, so the break is a real rest. The break timer is one press away when the alarm rings.

  • Getting started on something hard

    Twenty-five minutes is short enough to face a task you've been putting off. Often the hardest part is pressing Start.

Questions

What is the Pomodoro technique?

A way of working in focused blocks. Work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. After four blocks, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. The pie shows how much of the block is left.

How does the break work on this page?

When the 25 minutes are up, a Start 5-minute break button appears next to the alarm. It starts the break at once. When the break ends, Start next 25 minutes takes you back to work.

What if I get interrupted during a block?

Press Pause, deal with it, and press Resume. Strict Pomodoro practice restarts the block instead; press R to reset and Start for a fresh 25 minutes.

Can I change the length of the block?

Yes. Type a time like 50m in the Time box and press Set. The break button still offers five minutes when the alarm rings.