25 Minute Timer
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25 Minute Timer

A free 25 minute countdown timer — the gold standard for Pomodoro focus sessions. Start a focused work interval, follow it with a 5-minute break, and repeat for peak productivity.

What is a 25 minute timer used for?

  • Pomodoro focus sessions (25-minute work intervals)
  • Deep work blocks with a defined endpoint
  • Study sessions for students
  • Timed writing or creative sprints
  • Stream focus sessions on Twitch or YouTube

How to use this timer

  1. 1
    Start the countdown

    The timer is pre-set to 25 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.

  2. 2
    Customise (optional)

    Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.

  3. 3
    Go fullscreen or add to OBS

    Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 25 minutes the Pomodoro focus length?

The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, uses 25-minute focused work sessions followed by 5-minute breaks. Research shows this interval optimises concentration and reduces mental fatigue.

How is this different from the Pomodoro timer?

This is a simple single-countdown timer set to 25 minutes. The dedicated Pomodoro timer at /pomodoro automatically cycles through focus sessions and breaks, tracking your cycle count.

Can I stream this timer on Twitch or YouTube?

Yes. Enable transparent background in settings and paste the URL as an OBS browser source to add it as a stream overlay. Custom colours make it fit any stream aesthetic.

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