Pink noise sounds like steady rain or wind in the leaves: balanced, with less hiss than white noise. Press play above to start it. It is generated in your browser and never breaks for a loop. Switch to brown noise for something deeper, add a recording like a stream, and set a timer to stop it on its own.
What is pink noise?
In pink noise, every octave carries the same energy: the high frequencies are quieter than in white noise, in the same proportion as the low ones are louder. Because our hearing works in octaves, it sounds even and natural, a little like rainfall or a waterfall.
Many natural sounds come close to pink noise, which may be why it feels familiar and is easy to stop noticing after a few minutes.
Pink noise and sleep
Pink noise is often suggested for sleep because it is gentler than white noise. A few small sleep-lab studies have looked at pink noise and deep sleep, but the evidence is early: think of it as a pleasant way to mask night-time noises rather than a treatment.
For a whole night, keep the volume low and choose the 8-hour timer: the sound fades out at the end instead of stopping suddenly.
Pink noise for focus
During the day, pink noise makes a calm, neutral background for reading, writing or coding. Pair it with Pomodoro 25/5: the noise plays for 25 minutes, pauses for a 5-minute break with a soft chime, then starts again, and each finished session counts in your stats.
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 tasks and stats stay in your browser, exportable anytime.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between pink and white noise?
White noise has equal energy at every frequency and sounds bright. Pink noise has equal energy in every octave, so it is warmer and softer, closer to rain.
Is pink noise good for sleep?
Many people find it more relaxing than white noise, and it can mask the sounds that wake you. Research on other effects is still limited.
Can I play pink noise all night?
Yes. Choose the 8-hour timer, or no timer at all. Keep the volume low, especially with headphones.
Is it free?
Yes, free, without ads or an account.
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