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Focus Timer

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Free online Pomodoro Timer. Boost your productivity with this focus timer. Standard 25/5 minute intervals. Simple, effective, and ad-free.

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The Ultimate Online Pomodoro Focus Timer

Boost your productivity with RootUtils' advanced Pomodoro Timer. Unlike simple stopwatches, our tool combines the proven 25/5 interval technique with a built-in task manager, audio cues, and desktop notifications to keep you in the "Flow State."

Whether you are a developer coding a sprint, a student studying for exams, or a writer hitting a deadline, this timer forces you to single-task and avoid burnout.

The Science of 25 Minutes

The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It leverages timeboxing to combat procrastination and decision fatigue.

Why 25 Minutes?

It is short enough to resist distractions but long enough to make significant progress. The looming deadline of the timer creates a positive sense of urgency ("Parkinson's Law").

The Power of Breaks

Taking a 5-minute break allows your brain to "reset." Neuroscientists call this diffuse mode thinking, which helps consolidate memory and solve complex problems subconsciously.

Mastering the Workflow

1

Pick a Task

Don't multitask. Use the task list below to define exactly one goal for this session.

2

Focus (25m)

Work until the timer rings. If a distraction pops up, write it down for later, but do not stop.

3

Recharge (5m)

Step away from the screen. Stretch, grab water, or breathe. Do not check social media.

4

The Long Break (15m)

After 4 successful "Poms," take a longer break to fully recover your mental energy.