Study Timer - Online Pomodoro Focus & Break Tracker

Study Timer — Pomodoro Focus and Break Tracker

Study Timer is an online Pomodoro timer that helps you stay focused by splitting your work into timed focus sessions and short breaks. Pick a mode, start the countdown, and let the circular dial guide you through each interval. There is nothing to install and no account needed to begin.

Built around the Pomodoro Technique, it pairs deep-focus intervals with regular breaks so you can keep concentration high and avoid burnout. As you complete sessions, it tracks today's pomodoros, your focused minutes, and a day streak — handy whether you are studying for an exam, working through a task list, or building a daily focus habit.

Your data stays with you: as a guest, every setting, session, and statistic lives only in your browser's local storage — nothing is sent to a server. If you sign in, your stats sync to your account so you can pick up on another device.

How to Use the Study Timer

Name your task

Type what you are working on in the task field above the dial. The label is saved with each focus session, so you can review what you spent time on in today's session list.

Choose a mode

Use the tabs to switch between Focus (default 25 minutes), Short Break (5 minutes), and Long Break (15 minutes). The dial re-tints for each mode so you always know where you are.

Start the timer

Press Start, tap the dial, or hit the Space bar to begin the countdown. The progress ring drains as time runs out. You can Pause, Reset (R), or Skip (S) to the next mode at any time.

Complete the cycle

When a focus session ends, an alarm sounds and the timer moves into a break. The cycle dots track your progress, and after the set number of focus sessions (default 4) you earn a long break.

Track your progress

The stats bar shows today's pomodoros, focused minutes, and day streak. Open the Statistics panel for a 7-day chart, your current and best streaks, total pomodoros, and today's session history.

Make it yours

In Settings, adjust durations, pick a preset, set how many pomodoros lead to a long break, choose an alarm sound, and turn on auto-start. Pick a color theme to set the mood for deep focus.

Features

Pomodoro Dial with Progress Ring

A clean circular timer counts down with a progress ring that re-tints for Focus, Short Break, and Long Break modes.

Three Timer Modes

Switch between Focus, Short Break, and Long Break with a tap, each with its own duration.

Customizable Durations

Set focus up to 120 minutes, short break up to 30, and long break up to 60 to match how you work.

Three Built-in Presets

Jump to Classic (25/5/15), Extended (50/10/30), or Short (15/3/10) in one click, or keep your own custom values.

Auto-Start and Cycle Tracking

Enable auto-start for breaks or focus, and watch the cycle dots fill toward a long break (after 2 to 10 sessions).

Daily Stats and Day Streak

Track today's pomodoros, focused minutes, and a streak that grows each day you hit your target.

Weekly Chart and History

See the last 7 days in a bar chart, plus current streak, best streak, total pomodoros, and today's session list.

Alarm Sounds and Notifications

Pick Bell, Chime, or Digital (or none), and enable browser notifications to be alerted even on another tab.

Eight Color Themes

Set the mood with themes like Classic, Sakura, Mint, Sunset, Midnight, Forest, Ocean, and Neon.

Fullscreen and Keyboard Shortcuts

Go fullscreen for a distraction-free view, and control the timer with Space, R, S, and F shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Pomodoro study timer work?

You work in a focused interval (a "pomodoro," usually 25 minutes), then take a short break. After completing several focus sessions in a row, you take a longer break. This rhythm keeps your attention fresh and makes long study sessions feel more manageable.

What is the 25/5 Pomodoro rule?

The classic rule is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute short break, with a longer 15-minute break after every fourth focus session. That is the Classic preset here, but you can change every value in Settings.

Can I customize the focus and break durations?

Yes. Open Settings and set Focus (up to 120 min), Short Break (up to 30 min), and Long Break (up to 60 min). You can also pick a preset — Classic (25/5/15), Extended (50/10/30), or Short (15/3/10). Changes apply when the timer is paused.

How many pomodoros come before a long break?

By default you get a long break after every 4 focus sessions. You can set the "Long break after" value anywhere from 2 to 10 pomodoros, and the cycle dots below the timer show how close you are to the next long break.

How does the day streak work?

The streak counts consecutive days where you complete at least your daily target of pomodoros (default 8, adjustable in Settings). Today does not break the streak until it ends — it only breaks once a past day falls short of the target.

Where is my data stored?

As a guest, your settings, sessions, and statistics are saved in your browser's local storage and stay on your device. If you are signed in, the same data also syncs to your account so it is available on your other devices. Clearing your browser data removes the local copy, and the app keeps about the last 30 days of daily stats.

Does the timer keep running in the background?

Yes. The countdown continues while the tab is in the background, and the remaining time shows in the browser tab title. Turn on browser notifications to be alerted the moment a focus session or break ends, even from another tab.

Is the Pomodoro Technique good for studying?

For many students it is. Fixed focus intervals make it easier to start, the countdown adds gentle urgency, and the scheduled breaks help prevent fatigue. Use the Extended preset for deep work, or the Short preset when your attention is harder to hold.