The Pomodoro Technique is a simple time management method that helps you maximize productivity, stay focused, and avoid burnout. You work in short, intense bursts called Pomodoros, followed by quick breaks to recharge.
Traditionally, that looks like 25 minutes of focus, a 5-minute break, and a longer break after every four pomodoro sessions.
The Reclaim Pomodoro Timer makes this effortless to track and manage — no setup is required, and it’s completely free to use.
Getting started with Pomodoro
Prep first: Choose the task you want to focus on, close distractions, grab a drink, and take a quick break. The goal is to work uninterrupted once the timer starts.
Open the Reclaim Pomodoro page: Go to the Reclaim Pomodoro page and optionally add tasks to stay on track during your session.
Start your focus session: Click Start to begin the timer and go heads down until it ends.
Take breaks automatically: After each session, the timer starts a 5-minute Short Break, and after four sessions, a 15-minute Long Break.
You’ll see your progress on the page as you complete Pomodoros toward your next long break.
💡 Tip: Make sure your device sound is on so you can hear the audio notification when each session and break begins or ends.
Adding tasks
Under Tasks, type what you plan to work on.
Click Add task to keep it visible during your session.
Check off tasks as you complete them to stay organized and motivated.
Resetting or switching modes
Click Reset to restart your timer anytime.
Use the tabs to toggle between Pomodoro, Short Break, or Long Break as needed.
Reclaim’s Pomodoro Timer helps you focus deeply, take consistent breaks, and build better work rhythms — so you can get more done without burning out.
Pomodoro settings
You can customize your Pomodoro experience from the Settings menu to match your focus preferences:
Durations
Pomodoro (min): Set how long each focus session lasts (default is 25 minutes).
Short break (min): Choose the length of your quick breaks between sessions (default is 5 minutes).
Long break (min): Set the length of your longer rest period after four Pomodoros (default is 15 minutes).
Automation
Auto-start next phase: When enabled, Reclaim will automatically start your next focus or break phase without requiring you to click “Start” again.
Sound (Alerts)
Alarm sound: Choose the sound that plays when a session or break ends.
Play sound: Toggle sound notifications on or off.
Background audio
Enable background audio: Turn on optional ambient background audio to help you get in the zone and stay focused.
Track: Choose which background sound to play.
Display
Open mini window: Open a smaller version of the timer so you can keep it visible on your desktop while working in other apps.
Pomodoro analytics
Track your progress and build better focus habits with the Pomodoro Timer analytics dashboard. This view helps you see how consistent and productive your focus sessions have been over time:
Overview metrics
Today / This week / This month: Total pomodoros completed during each time period.
Pomodoro time today / Average pomodoro time per day: Total and average focus time tracked.
Tasks completed today: Number of tasks marked as done while using the timer.
Focus hours chart
Visualizes your focus time across days, weeks, or months — helping you spot patterns and trends in your productivity.
Additional stats
Pomodoro streak: Days in a row you’ve completed at least one pomodoro.
Average pomodoros/day: Average number of pomodoros completed daily over the last 30 days.
Average pomodoro length: Your average work session duration.
Completion rate: Percentage of pomodoros you finished out of those you started.
Breaks today / Break time today: Total breaks and total break time tracked today.
Use these metrics to understand your focus habits, maintain consistency, and celebrate your streaks.
Level up Pomodoro with AI scheduling
Want to take your focus sessions to the next level? Combine the Pomodoro Timer with Reclaim’s AI scheduling to automatically defend time for deep work and stay consistent with your focus habits.
You can automatically add the Pomodoro Timer link directly to the calendar event description of your Tasks, Habits, or Focus Time events. This makes it easy to jump straight into a distraction-free, structured work session when it’s time to focus.
Here’s how to maximize your productivity:
Create your free Reclaim.ai account here, if you haven't already.
Get started with Reclaim by enabling Focus Time to automatically defend time for heads-down work, create Tasks to get to-dos done before deadlines, and/or set up smart Habits to automate your routines with AI scheduling.
Click edit on any Focus Time, Task, or Habit event in Reclaim.
Copy and paste the Pomodoro Timer link directly in the 'Event descriptions' to include it in all future events.
Simply click the link in the description of your focus block, habit, or task when it starts to launch your timer and get in the zone.
💡 Tip: You can use markdown to customize the link in your event descriptions.
For example, copy the code below to add a 'button' in your event descriptions to show as ⏲️ Reclaim Pomodoro Timer →
[⏲️ Reclaim Pomodoro Timer →](https://reclaim.ai/pomodoro-timer)