PagewoodFree aesthetic study timer
Set a focus length, press Start, and a tree grows on the page while you study. Countdown, Pomodoro and count-up modes, no sign-up, no ads.
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Tip: press the space bar to start or pause. The full-screen button hides everything except your tree and the clock.
How to use this study timer
- Pick a mode. Timer counts down a fixed session. Pomodoro runs 4 focus blocks of 25 minutes with 5-minute breaks and a 15-minute long break. Count-up is a stopwatch for open-ended work like reading a chapter.
- Set the length. Drag the ruler from 10 to 120 minutes or tap 25, 45, 50, 60 or 90. The label shows what you'll grow.
- Start, and stay. The tree grows with every focused minute. When the session ends, a soft chime plays and the session is added to today's list.
Which study timer length should you use?
There is no single best length; the best timer is the one you'll actually finish. Use this as a starting point and adjust after a week.
| Session | Focus | Break | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro | 25 min | 5 min (15 after 4) | Starting when you feel stuck; memorising; mixed tasks |
| Standard block | 45–50 min | 10 min | Most revision, problem sets, NCERT reading |
| Deep block | 90 min | 15–20 min | Mock tests, long answer writing, past papers |
| Count-up | Open | When you finish | Reading a chapter or finishing one problem set |
Exam aspirants often build up to several deep blocks a day. If you're planning hours for an exam, see our guides on how many hours to study for NEET and for UPSC.
An aesthetic study timer that rewards you
A plain countdown tells you how much time is left. A growing tree shows how much you've built. Watching something take shape gives the session a small, visible reward, and stopping early leaves a smaller tree, which is a gentle nudge to stay. The stages match the Pagewood app exactly:
| Focus time | Your tree becomes |
|---|---|
| Under 25 min | Sprout |
| 25–44 min | Sapling |
| 45–74 min | Young tree |
| 75–104 min | Grown tree |
| 105 min and more | Old-growth |
What a browser timer can't do
A website can't stop your phone from buzzing. If the phone is what breaks your focus, that is the job of the Pagewood app for Android: start a Strict session and every app you haven't allowed shows a calm "can wait" page until your tree has grown. Calls and texts still work.
- Blocks distracting apps during a session (Android).
- Keeps a field journal of every session, with tags and charts.
- Works offline, no ads, no tracking.
Questions people ask
Is this study timer free?
Yes. The study timer is free, needs no sign-up and shows no ads. It runs in your browser and keeps working when you switch tabs, because it measures real clock time rather than counting ticks.
What is the best study timer length?
Most students do well with 25 to 50 minutes of focus and a 5 to 10 minute break. Start with 25-minute Pomodoro blocks if you find it hard to begin, and move to 45 or 50 minutes once focusing feels easier. For deep revision, 90 minutes with a longer break works for many exam aspirants.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs or lock my laptop?
Yes. The timer uses the real clock, so the time is correct when you come back. The page also notes how many times you left the tab during a focus block, which is an honest way to see how often you got distracted.
Is my study data saved?
Finished sessions for today are saved in this browser only (local storage). Nothing is sent to a server. The Pagewood app keeps a full field journal of every session, with tags, charts and CSV export.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes, the study timer works in any modern mobile browser. On Android, the Pagewood app goes further: it blocks distracting apps until your session ends.
What do the tree stages mean?
They are the same stages as the Pagewood app: under 25 minutes grows a sprout, under 45 a sapling, under 75 a young tree, under 105 a grown tree, and longer sessions grow old-growth.
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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.
