2 minute timer
Focus
25:00Two minutes is the length of a tooth-brushing session, a strong cup of tea and the famous two-minute rule. The countdown above is already set: press Start or the Space bar, and a clear alarm tells you when time is up.
The two-minute rule, with a timer
Productivity author David Allen popularised a simple rule: if something takes less than two minutes, do it now instead of writing it down. James Clear later flipped it for habits: make any new habit start with a version that takes two minutes, like reading one page or putting on your running shoes.
A visible countdown makes both rules easier to follow. Start the timer, do the small thing, and stop when it rings. If you keep going, the habit has already begun.
Two-minute ideas
- Kids' tooth brushing, with the countdown in fullscreen so they can see the end.
- Steeping black tea (green tea usually needs a bit less).
- A quick tidy of your desk before the next pomodoro.
- Stretching your neck, shoulders and wrists between two sessions.
- Timed presentations, speed rounds and board game turns.
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.
Pomodoro, Flowtime & countdowns
Classic 25/5, 50/10 or your own durations, a count-up Flowtime mode and simple countdowns, exact even in background tabs.
Ambient sounds & lofi
Layer rain, café or forest sounds, brown noise or 40 Hz binaural beats, and add lofi radio or your own Spotify playlist.
Tasks, projects & templates
A to-do list under the timer: pomodoro estimates, notes, subtasks, projects and reusable templates. See when you'll be done.
Stats, streaks & badges
Daily goal, charts, a year heatmap, time per project, session history with CSV export and 100+ badges to unlock.
Study rooms with friends
Create a room, share the link and focus on one shared timer. See who's working and cheer each other on.
Floating timer
Pop the timer out into an always-on-top mini window while you work in other apps.
Scenes, clocks & themes
Dial, flip clock or kitchen timer. Animated scenes or your own photo, snow or sakura effects, light, dark and any colour.
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 2 minute timer?
It's ready: press Start or the Space bar. Use the duration chips or type any number of minutes to pick another length.
Can the alarm ring more than once?
Yes. In the settings, set the alarm to ring up to five times so you don't miss it.
Is there a 1 minute or 5 minute timer too?
Yes. Every countdown timer is listed at the bottom of the page, from 1 minute to 2 hours, and you can type any custom duration.
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