10 minute timer
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Ten minutes is short enough to start almost anything and long enough to make real progress. The countdown above is already set to 10 minutes: press Start or hit the Space bar and it begins. When time is up, your chosen alarm rings, and you decide whether to stop there or keep going.
The "just 10 minutes" trick for tasks you keep avoiding
The hardest part of an unpleasant task is usually the first minute. Promising yourself only 10 minutes lowers the stakes: you are not committing to finish the report, clean the garage or answer that awkward email, only to work on it until the alarm rings. Once you have started, continuing often feels much easier than it did from the couch.
If you are in the flow when the countdown ends, press "+1 min" to stretch it a little, or start another 10-minute round. If you want to stop, stop. You kept your promise, and the task is smaller than it was.
Ten-minute ideas for a better day
A 10 minute timer is useful for much more than work sprints. A few routines that fit neatly inside it:
- Tidy one room or clear your desk before work.
- A short meditation or breathing session with rain or forest sounds playing softly.
- A power stretch after a long stretch of sitting.
- Reading a few pages of a book instead of scrolling.
- Kids' activities: tidying toys, reading practice or a quick game, with an end they can see coming.
- Reviewing flashcards or yesterday's notes before class.
Make the countdown easy to see and hear
- 1Pick a soundOpen the sound mixer and choose calm focus music, a lofi stream or a simple layer like white noise.
- 2Go fullscreen for kids or meditationPress F to fill the screen with the countdown so everyone in the room can see how much time is left.
- 3Keep it visible while you workPress P to open the floating mini timer, which stays on top of your other windows.
- 4Let the alarm do the rememberingChoose an alarm sound and allow desktop notifications so you notice the end even from another tab.
How the Pomodoro timer works
Four simple steps. No account, nothing to install: it runs right here in your browser.
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Pick what to work on
Add a task and estimate how many pomodoros it needs. The active task is credited automatically when a session ends.
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Start the timer
Press Start (or the Space bar) and give the task your full attention until the bell rings.
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Take a real break
Step away from the screen for 5 minutes. Stretch, drink some water, rest your eyes.
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Repeat, then rest longer
After four pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Your stats and streak update on their own.
Everything you need to focus. Nothing you don't.
A calm, distraction-free timer with the tools serious students and makers actually use.
Accurate in the background
The countdown is based on real timestamps, so it stays exact in background tabs, on sleep and after a reload.
Ambient sounds & lofi
Layer rain, café or forest sounds, add focus music, a lofi radio or your own Spotify playlist.
Tasks with estimates
Plan your session in pomodoros and see when you will be done, breaks included.
Stats, streaks & badges
Daily goal, activity charts, a year heatmap and 46 badges to unlock. Share your week in one tap.
Floating timer
Pop the timer out into an always-on-top mini window while you work in other apps.
Scenes & themes
Light, dark, five color palettes and immersive scenes, from deep space to a flower field.
Keyboard shortcuts
Space to start, R to reset, S to skip, F for fullscreen. Your hands never leave the keyboard.
Private by design
No sign-up, no ads, no tracking of your work. Your data stays in your browser, exportable anytime.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 10 minute timer?
This page already has one ready: press Start or the Space bar and the 10-minute countdown begins. To change it, click another duration chip or type any number of minutes in the field.
Is 10 minutes long enough to get anything done?
For many small tasks, yes: an email reply, a clear desk, a round of flashcards, a quick stretch. For bigger work, 10 minutes is mostly a way to get started, and many people simply keep going once the alarm rings.
Can I use a 10 minute timer for meditation?
Yes. Pick a soft alarm, add a gentle ambient sound such as rain or forest if you like, and switch to zen mode or fullscreen to keep the screen calm. A short, fixed session is often easier to keep as a daily habit.
Will the timer still ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown stays accurate in background tabs, and even through sleep or a page reload. The tab title shows the remaining time, and the alarm plays when it reaches zero, with an optional desktop notification.
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