Focus Timer
An open-source Linux focus timer with Pomodoro sessions and configurable timing.
About Focus Timer
Focus Timer is an open-source time-management app for Linux, built around the Pomodoro Technique. It uses structured work and break intervals to help users keep focus and reduce burnout. It was formerly known as gnome-pomodoro. The project describes itself as a utility for GNOME.
The app can be installed from Flathub, which the project recommends for the latest releases. Community-maintained packages are listed for Fedora and Arch Linux, and the source can be built with meson. On first run, the app attempts to migrate data from gnome-pomodoro. The software is licensed under GPL 3. The project states that it is not affiliated with the GNOME Foundation or the Pomodoro Technique trademark holders.
Key features
- Customizable work session and break lengths
- Screen overlay during breaks
- Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics
- Global hotkeys and a system tray icon
- Extensible through custom shell commands, D-Bus, and CLI
- GNOME Shell extension for deeper desktop integration
Best for: Linux users on GNOME who want a configurable Pomodoro timer with usage statistics.
Good for
- Free and open source under GPL 3
- Can be installed from Flathub or community-maintained distribution packages
- Provides a data migration path from gnome-pomodoro
Watch out for
- Described as a utility for GNOME; the source does not mention other desktop environments
Focus Timer at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Productivity Suites
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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Focus Timer FAQ
How do I keep my data when switching from gnome-pomodoro?
The project says to copy ~/.local/share/gnome-pomodoro/database.sqlite to ~/.var/app/io.github.focustimerhq.FocusTimer/data/focus-timer/database.sqlite. The app also tries to migrate data from gnome-pomodoro on first run.
Where do I report bugs or request features?
Bugs are reported on the project's issue tracker, and feature requests are opened on GitHub. The Troubleshooting section explains how to check logs before reporting.
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