Your time, your rules
A custom Pomodoro timer for any rhythm.
Build the focus and rest sequence around the work, instead of forcing every task into 25/5.
A custom Pomodoro timer keeps the useful structure — one task, a visible deadline, and a deliberate break — while changing the numbers. Pomodoro Planter supports up to 12 named timers in one repeating cycle, each from one to 120 minutes.
Classic 25/5 is ready immediately. Longer work can use the 52/17 rule or a 90-minute Pomodoro. If a clear reward makes studying easier to start, try the Animedoro timer.
Build a cycle
Start with attention, not convention.
- 01
Choose the focus length
Start with the work you actually need to do. Short administrative tasks may fit 15 minutes; writing, code, and study often need a longer runway.
- 02
Match the rest to the work
Pick a break long enough to leave the task and return. Five minutes works after a short focus; a 90-minute block needs more recovery.
- 03
Name the steps
Name each step so the next action is obvious: Focus, Rest, Review, Walk, or anything that makes the cycle readable at a glance.
- 04
Use it, then adjust
Run the cycle for a few days before tuning it again. A useful timer reflects real attention, not the schedule you wish you had.
Useful starting points
Four cycles worth trying.
Read the Pomodoro Technique guideif the method itself is new. Then pick the smallest rhythm you will actually repeat.
Classic 25/5
The easiest place to begin: four approachable focus blocks with short breaks and a longer recovery after the fourth.
52/17
A longer single-thread rhythm for writing, development, and dense study where 25 minutes ends just as the work gets warm.
90/20
One substantial deep-work block followed by a full 20-minute recovery. Best when the task deserves the whole runway.
Animedoro
A 40-to-60-minute study block followed by one roughly 20-minute episode — a break with a clear, enjoyable ending.
Questions
Custom Pomodoro questions.
- Can I create my own Pomodoro cycle?
- Yes. Pomodoro Planter lets you rename, reorder, add, or remove timers. A cycle can contain up to 12 steps, and every step can last from one to 120 minutes.
- Does a Pomodoro have to be 25 minutes?
- No. Twenty-five minutes of work and five minutes of rest is the classic starting point, not a law. The best duration is long enough to make progress and short enough that you will reliably begin.
- How should I choose a focus length?
- Use shorter focus blocks for fragmented work or when starting feels difficult. Use longer blocks for reading, writing, code, or study that loses momentum every time the timer rings.
- Can I save a custom Pomodoro timer without an account?
- Yes. The custom timer and guest cycle state work in the browser without signup. Sign in when you want the same live timer and garden available across devices.
- Can I use 52/17, 90/20, or Animedoro?
- Yes. Pomodoro Planter includes ready-made 52/17 and Animedoro presets, while 90/20 and any other sequence can be built by changing the timer names and minutes.
Make it yours
Build the cycle and begin.
Open settings, change the labels and minutes, then start. Every completed focus can still grow a plant, whatever rhythm you choose.