PagewoodFree online focus timer
Pick a focus length, press Start, and stay on one task until your tree has grown. Works for deep work, writing, coding and studying. No sign-up, no ads.
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A focus timer for study and deep work
Use it as a focus timer for study sessions, or for deep work: writing, coding, design and anything else that needs an unbroken block of attention. The growing tree makes the timer pleasant to leave on screen, and the faint outline shows what you'll have grown by the end.
How to run a good focus session
- Write down one task. "Draft the intro" beats "work on report".
- Close what you don't need. Other tabs, chat, your phone out of reach.
- Start the timer and don't switch. If something comes to mind, write it on a list for later.
- Take a real break. Stand up and look away from screens before the next session.
Pick the right length
| Length | Best for |
|---|---|
| 25 min (Pomodoro) | Getting started; email and admin; tasks you're avoiding |
| 45–50 min | Most writing, coding, study and design work |
| 90 min | Deep work that needs a long warm-up |
| Count-up | Open-ended tasks: stop when it's done |
Prefer the classic method? Use the Pomodoro timer. Studying for an exam? The study timer has the same tool with study-specific tips.
When the distraction is your phone
A browser timer can't silence your phone. On Android, the Pagewood app can: start a Strict session and every app you haven't allowed shows a calm "can wait" page until your session ends, while calls and texts still come through.
- Blocks distracting apps during a session.
- Grows a tree and keeps a journal of every session.
- Works offline, no ads, no tracking.
Questions people ask
What is a focus timer?
A focus timer is a timer you start before a block of concentrated work. It gives the session a clear end, so it is easier to ignore distractions until then. Pomodoro is one popular focus timer method; longer blocks of 45 to 90 minutes suit deep work.
How long should a focus session be?
Most people do well with 25 to 50 minutes. Use 25 if starting is the hard part, 45 to 50 for normal work, and up to 90 for deep work like writing or coding. Take a short break between sessions.
Is this focus timer free?
Yes. It runs in your browser, needs no account and shows no ads. It keeps correct time even when you switch tabs, because it measures real clock time.
Does it work for work as well as study?
Yes. Use it for writing, coding, design, reading, admin, or anything that needs your full attention. Pick a length, press Start and keep going until the tree has grown.
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Focus & Study Timer: Pagewood · Android
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Block distracting apps, grow a tree for every session and keep a field journal of your study. Works offline, no ads, no tracking.
