How to use the focus timer
Choose a session length (25 minutes is the classic Pomodoro), pick a scene, and press Start. When the session ends you hear a soft chime and your focus minutes are added to today's total. Take a 5 minute break, then go again. After four sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Why ambient sound helps you focus
Steady, low-information sound such as rain or distant café chatter masks sudden noises that break concentration. Many people find it easier to start working when the environment feels like a ritual: same sound, same timer, same place. The streak counter turns that ritual into a habit.
Tips for a deeper session
- Write the single task you will work on before you press start.
- Put your phone in another room or face down.
- Use full screen mode so the timer is the only thing you see.
FAQ
Is this focus timer free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no account and runs entirely in your browser.
Do the sounds need an internet connection?
No. The rain, café, fireplace and ocean sounds are generated live in your browser, so nothing is downloaded or streamed.
How is my streak saved?
Your focus minutes and streak are stored in your browser's local storage on this device only.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
Work for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, and repeat. After four rounds, take a longer break. Short, timed sessions make it easier to start and to keep going.