Online Timer
About the Timer
This online timer combines a countdown timer, stopwatch, and Pomodoro timer all in one, with the current countdown shown in the browser tab title so you can keep track without having to keep the window open. It is the lightweight focus tool for work, study, cooking, exercise, and productivity sessions. The Pomodoro Technique is one of the most popular uses of a timer. Invented by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato, it works like this: work deeply for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and repeat. After four work-break cycles, you take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. The idea is to break work into focused, manageable bursts and force regular rest, which reduces burnout and helps you get into flow state. Pomodoro timers are popular with students and remote workers because they structure the day and make the overwhelm of a long work block shrink. The stopwatch mode simply tracks elapsed time with precision, ideal for time-boxing a task, timing a workout rest, or tracking how long something actually takes. The countdown timer lets you set a fixed amount and alerts you when time is up — perfect for a classroom timer, a kitchen timer, or time-boxing a meeting. Because this timer runs entirely in your browser (client-side), it works offline once the page is loaded, and nothing needs to be installed or synced. That makes it a reliable, private alternative to cloud timer apps. The tab-title countdown is a small quality-of-life feature, but it means you can glance at your tab bar to see the remaining time instead of hunting for the timer window.
How to use this tool
- Choose a mode: Countdown, Stopwatch, or Pomodoro.
- For the countdown timer, set the minutes and press start.
- Use the stopwatch to time anything in real time with precision.
- For Pomodoro, run 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks.
- Watch the countdown in the browser tab title while you work in other tabs.
Common uses
- Running a 25-minute Pomodoro focus session and 5-minute break cycle
- Time-boxing a meeting, exam, or kitchen task
- Timing a workout, rest between sets, or exercise circuit
- Running a cooking or baking countdown
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method: work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat. After 4 cycles, take a longer 15-30 minute break. Created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s.
Does the timer work offline?
Yes. This is a client-side timer — all functionality runs in your browser. Once the page loads, it works without an internet connection.
How long should a Pomodoro session be?
The classic cycle is 25 minutes of focused work with a 5-minute break. You can adjust it (e.g. 50/10) to match your attention span and task type.
What is the benefit of a countdown timer in the tab title?
It shows the remaining time in your browser tab even when you are not looking at the timer, so you can keep working in other tabs and still be aware of the countdown at a glance.