What It Is
Focus Timer is a minimal, single-purpose timer for focused work sessions. Inspired by Dieter Rams’ principle of “less, but better” — it does one thing: count down.
No task lists, no stats, no gamification. Just a timer.
How to Use It
- Pick a duration — choose 15, 25, or 45 minutes
- The timer starts immediately — a green wedge shows remaining time, shrinking as you work
- When time is up, a gentle tone plays
That’s it. No configuration needed.
Pop Out Window
Click the pop-out button to open the timer in its own browser window. Resize it, tuck it in a corner of your screen. The main tab and pop-out window stay in sync — controls in either window update the other.
The browser tab title also counts down, so you can see remaining time at a glance even when the tab is in the background.
Light and Dark Mode
Toggle between light and dark themes. The timer remembers your preference between sessions.
Install as a Web App
Focus Timer works as a Progressive Web App (PWA). On supported browsers, you can install it to your dock or home screen for quick access without opening a browser tab.
On macOS Safari or Chrome, look for the install option in the browser’s address bar or menu.
The Design
The circular dial with a shrinking green wedge is deliberately simple — visible at a glance from across the room, without demanding attention. The interface avoids clutter so you can focus on the work, not the tool.