Pomodoro focus timer for Windows, Mac and Linux
Pick a task, press Space, and the time lands on that task. The timer starts with 25 minutes of focus, a 5 minute break, and a 15 minute long break after every 4 sets. You can change each one. It runs in the free Dabadoro desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Try it: press Space to pause the set.Try it: tap Pause to pause the set.
Time left in this set
The countdown for this 25 minute set. Every second is saved to the task you picked.
Pause
Spacepauses the set and starts it again.
Timer or Pomodoro
Pomodoro adds sets and breaks to the plain timer.
Pswitches between them.
Organic chemistry: chapter 7 problem set
Finish
The tick shows while a set runs. Press it when the task is done. It pays its 40 coins.
Fullscreen
Ffills the window, then the whole screen.
The timer mid-set, on the chemistry problem set. Example data.
How a focus session works
Pick a task, focus for one set, take the break, and finish the task when it is done.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM2 itemsOrganic chemistry: chapter 7 problem set401h40min0%Flashcards: cell signalling2050min0%
Step 1: Pick a task
Click a task on your schedule. Plan your day puts it there.
- Space24:59focus
Step 2: Press Space
The set starts at once, and the time counts for that task.
- Focus25mShort5mLong15mStart break
Step 3: Take the break
After the set, a 5 minute break is ready. Breaks never count as focus time.
- PauseOrganic chemistry: chapter 7 problem set401h40min/1h40minComplete
Step 4: Press the tick to finish
The task is complete and pays the coins you set on it.
Sets and breaks
A cycle is 4 sets with a break after each. Progressive focus, in beta, makes each set a little longer.
4 sets and their breaks: 2h10min
- Set 1
- Set 2
- Set 3
- Set 4
Every set lasts 25 minutes. A long break comes after set 4, then the count starts again.
How progressive focus worksProgressive Pomodoro plans
Settings that change it
In Timer settings: the gear on the timer panel, or Settings, Timer tab, Open. The focus timer guide covers each one.
| Setting | What it does | Choices |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | The length of one focus set. | 25 minutes by default1 to 120 minutes |
| Short break | The break after each set. | 5 minutes by default1 to 60 minutes |
| Long break | The longer break that ends a cycle. | 15 minutes by default1 to 120 minutes |
| Long break frequency | Focus sessions before a long break. | Every 4 sets by default1 to 24 sets |
| Auto-start breaks | Starts the break as soon as a set ends. | Off by default |
| Auto-start focus | Starts the next set as soon as a break ends. | Off by default |
| Alarm sound | The sound when the timer reaches zero, with its volume and repeat count. | None, Harmonic, Echo or CelestialEcho by default |
| Progressive focus | Grows each set by the step, up to the maximum. In beta. | Off by defaultStep 5 min (1 to 30), maximum 50 min (1 to 120) |
Who it suits
Three ways to set up the focus timer, and where it stops.
A student before midterms
The defaults: 25 minutes of focus, a 5 minute break, and a 15 minute long break after set 4.
A developer on a long task
Focus set to 50 and Short break to 10, with Auto-start breaks on, so each break starts by itself.
Someone easing in
Progressive focus from a 15 minute set, step 5: sets of 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes. More on an ADHD-friendly focus timer.
Where it helps
- Time lands on the task you picked, so analytics show where your hours went.
- Space starts and pauses, P switches Timer and Pomodoro, and F goes fullscreen.
- A break starts only after a full set, and breaks never count as focus time.
- The floating timer keeps the countdown in view while you work in other apps.
Where it does not
- Its keys work while Dabadoro is the window in front.
- One activity can track at most 6 hours.
- There is no phone app. On a phone, use the web Pomodoro timer.
Questions about the focus timer
What are the default Pomodoro times in Dabadoro?
25 minutes of focus, a 5 minute short break, and a 15 minute long break after every 4 sets. Change any of them in Timer settings.
How do I start the timer?
Click a task on your schedule to pick it, then press Start focus or the Space key. The time you focus is saved to that task.
What is progressive focus?
Progressive focus, in beta, grows each set by 5 minutes up to 50 by default, and starts again after a long break. See progressive focus.
I forgot to start the timer. Can I add the time later?
Yes. Complete activity, in beta, logs the time for today or any of the last 7 days. It pays coins and keeps your streak; only timed minutes earn XP. See complete past days.
Which alarm sounds can I choose?
None, Harmonic, Echo and Celestial. Echo plays by default. Set the sound, its volume and how many times it repeats in Timer settings.
Is there a Pomodoro timer that needs no account?
Yes. The web Pomodoro timer runs in your browser with no account. The desktop app needs a free account, which also syncs your data.