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Deep work timer

A free deep-work timer with the long focus blocks that reach flow: 50/10 and 90/20. Focus and break steps auto-advance and loop, so you stay in the work instead of resetting a clock. No account, no ads.

This timer is set up for you: 50m focus · 10m break · repeats until you stop.

The routine

  1. Focus50:00
  2. Break10:00

Loops automatically until you stop it.

A deep-work timer built around the long blocks that actually reach flow. It runs a focus block, chimes, gives you a real break, and loops — so you stay in the work instead of resetting a clock every 25 minutes. No ticking, just a quiet draining ring.

Block length

Which block?

  • 50/10 — the productive middle ground (close to the famous 52/17 rhythm). Long enough to reach flow, short enough to repeat all day.
  • 90/20 — one full ultradian cycle. The deepest single sitting most people can sustain, with a genuine recovery break.

How to use it

  1. Pick a block above and commit to one task — no tab-switching.
  2. Hit Start and work until the “Focus” block chimes.
  3. Actually take the “Break” — walk, hydrate, rest your eyes.
  4. The block loops, so the next focus session begins on its own.

Make it yours

Want exactly 52/17, or a shorter break? Tap any step to change it, or use the quick-timer chips. The final-seconds ticking is off by default so nothing breaks your concentration. Your setup is saved in the page URL to bookmark or share.

FAQ

How long should a deep-work block be?

50 minutes is the popular middle ground — long enough to warm up and reach flow, short enough to sustain, so you spend less time re-entering the task than with 25-minute pomodoros. If you are already absorbed and single-tasking, a full 90-minute block (one “ultradian” cycle) with a real 20-minute break can work even better. Tap a length above to switch.

What about the 52/17 rule?

A well-known analysis of the most productive people found a rhythm close to 52 minutes on, 17 minutes off. The 50/10 preset is essentially that, rounded to clean numbers — and every step is editable, so you can dial it to exactly 52/17 if you like.

Does it loop?

Yes. Both blocks loop, so focus and break alternate automatically for as long as you keep going; stop whenever your session is done. Your setup rides in the page URL so you can bookmark or share it.

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