ADHD Timer
A free focus timer built around what tends to help ADHD brains: a short first sprint, a countdown you can see, and zero setup. It opens at 10:00 — press play and start. No account, no ads, no notifications begging for attention.
Why a visible timer helps
Time blindness makes "I'll work for a while" slippery: twenty minutes can feel like two, or two hours. A shrinking ring turns time into something you can look at, and a defined end makes starting easier — you only have to outlast ten minutes, not finish the whole task. This is a self-help tool, not medical advice; if you struggle a lot, talk to a professional.
How to use it
- Start tiny. Pick one task and commit to 10 minutes. Starting is the hard part; you can always add time with +5.
- Body doubling: keep the timer in the corner of your screen with the always-on-top window, or run it while a friend or a study-with-me video works alongside you.
- Reward the break. When the chime sounds, stand up for a few minutes — the break timer keeps it from stretching out.
- Grow slowly. Once 10 minutes feels easy, try 15 or the classic 25 minute Pomodoro.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pomodoro technique good for ADHD?
Many people with ADHD like it because it breaks work into small, bounded chunks with built-in breaks. The standard 25 minutes can be too long on a hard day, so shorten it — sessions here can be set from 1 to 90 minutes.
Does it cost anything or need an account?
No. It is free, has no ads, and everything runs in your browser.