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Focus Timer: 25-Minute Work Sessions with Breaks

Free, no sign-up, works in your browser. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and a longer break after every four rounds. Change the lengths, and hear a chime when each one ends.

Phase
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Settings

The classic rhythm: 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute break, and a longer break after every four sessions. A chime plays when each phase ends; keep this tab open. The time left also shows in the tab title.

How to use the Focus Timer

  1. Press Start to begin a 25-minute focus session.
  2. Take a short break when the chime plays; the next phase can start by itself.
  3. After four sessions, enjoy a longer break.

Frequently asked questions

How does a focus timer help?
It splits work into focused rounds: 25 minutes of work, a 5-minute break, and a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes after four rounds. Short, fixed rounds make it easier to start and to keep going.
Can I change the times?
Yes. Open Settings to set the focus and break lengths and how many rounds come before a long break.
Does it keep running in another tab?
Yes, while this page stays open. The time left also shows in the tab title, and a chime plays at the end of each phase.
Do I need an account?
No. Just open the page and press Start.
Is the Focus Timer free?
Yes. It's free to use, with no sign-up and nothing to install.

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