Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique and how does this timer work?
The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused intervals — traditionally 25 minutes — separated by short breaks. This timer defaults to 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks, and you can switch to the Quick 15 or Deep 50 presets. Each completed focus session earns XP and builds your day streak.
How long should my Pomodoro sessions be?
25 minutes is the standard, but focus needs vary. Start with the Quick 15 preset if focus is a struggle, or use Deep 50 for long-form work. The timer tracks sessions, XP, and streaks so you can see which session length works best for you over time.
What ambient sounds does the focus timer include?
Real field recordings — rainfall, cafe murmur, birdsong forest and rolling ocean waves — looping seamlessly, plus white and brown noise generated in your browser. You can adjust the volume from mute to max. Brown noise and rain are popular for masking distracting noise during deep work.
Does the timer work offline and do I need an account?
The timer runs entirely in your browser with start your 7-day free trial and no account. Sounds are generated locally, and your stats — sessions, XP, and day streak — are saved in your browser's local storage. The page works offline once it has loaded.
What are the keyboard shortcuts?
Press Space to start or pause, R to reset, and F to toggle fullscreen. Fullscreen mode gives you a distraction-free timer with no browser chrome.
How does the day streak work?
Every day you complete at least one focus session, your streak increases by one. If you skip a day, it resets. Streaks are stored locally on your device so they persist between visits.
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