Free focus timer with lofi music
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space
- Start or pause
- R
- Reset
- N
- Skip to the next phase
- M
- Music on or off
- ← →
- On the dial: change length by 1 minute (Shift: 5)
How it works
A focus session, start to finish
TimerFocus follows the 25/5 focus method: focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and take a longer break after four blocks. The music does the rest.
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Settle in
Pick one task and press Start. The music fades in and the night sky slowly darkens as the minutes pass.
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Deep work
No pop-ups, no streaks, no feed. Just the time left, a quiet tape of instrumental lofi, and the task in front of you.
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Breathe
A soft chime marks the break. The music drifts into the next room, the horizon glows, and you get up and stretch.
The focus tape
8 tracks for late-night focus
21 minutes of instrumental lofi by Purrple Cat, looping through your session. Every track is free to use under CC BY 4.0, including in your videos and streams on every social media platform.
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Bookworm
Or play everything
The whole Purrple Cat Self Release catalogue is on the player too: 34 releases, 343 full tracks, newest first. Press Play on any release and the music runs on through the rest of the catalogue. Every track has a free MP3 on the music & credits page.
City Nights 3
Sleep Tight
Multiverse 2
Cypress Manor
Memories
Ice Palace
Dino Land
Eye of the Storm
Happy Place
Sands of Time
City Nights 2
Sea of Stars 2
Tranquil Trails
Night Train
Please Hold Me
Multiverse
Signs of Life
Sea of Stars
House in the Woods
Oasis
City Nights
Above the Clouds
Mellow Skies
Bloom
Cat Nap
Pelagic Journey
Whispers in the Dark
A Good Book
Just Relax
Nostalgia and Moving On
Brain Fog
Indigo Dreams
Now or Never
Up All Night
Music by Purrple Cat, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Using it in a video? Credit it like this: Music: Purrple Cat (purrplecat.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Use it on any social media platform, but please don't release it, or remixes, samples or covers of it, on streaming services. Full credits.
The method
Short blocks. Real breaks.
A finish line you can see makes it easier to start, and a short break lets your attention reset before the next block. Use the classic 25/5, or drag the dial to 50/10 for writing and code.
Frequently asked questions
Is TimerFocus free?
Yes. No account, no ads, no cookies and no analytics. Your timer settings are saved only in your own browser.
What is the 25/5 focus method?
Work for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and take a longer break after four blocks. It's based on the time-management idea popularized by Francesco Cirillo's Pomodoro® Technique. Read the full guide.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. It counts from the real clock, so it stays accurate even when your browser slows background tabs. The tab title shows the time left, a soft chime plays at the end, and you can turn on a notification.
Why does the music get quieter during breaks?
On breaks, the music moves into the "next room": slightly softer and muffled, so you notice the break without a sudden silence. It opens back up when the next focus block starts.
Can I use this music in my videos or streams?
Yes. All tracks are by Purrple Cat and licensed CC BY 4.0. Credit it like this: Music: Purrple Cat (purrplecat.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0. It can be used on every social media platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Twitch and more), but please don't release it on Spotify, Apple Music or other streaming services, whether as-is or as a remix, a track that samples it, or a cover: those releases are what cause false Content ID claims. See music and credits for credit lines.
Can I use it with just the keyboard?
Yes. Press Space to start or pause, R to reset, N to skip to the next phase and M to toggle music. Tab to the dial and use the arrow keys to change the length (hold Shift for 5-minute steps).
Guides
Focus, explained
- The 25/5 focus methodWork in 25-minute blocks, rest for 5, take a longer break after four. How and why it works.
- Lofi for deep workWhy instrumental lofi suits focus, what the research says about lyrics, and how to build a work playlist.
- How long should a focus session be?25, 50 or 90 minutes? How to pick a block length for the task, and what to do in the breaks.
Purrple Cat
Keep listening
- SpotifyEvery Purrple Cat release, in official track order.
- YouTubeFull albums as long videos, about one focus block each.
- BandcampBuy an album to support new music.
- Internet ArchiveFull albums as free MP3 downloads.
Purrple Cat: solo lofi project since 2018. 400M+ Spotify streams, 450+ songs, heard in Disney, League of Legends & Rocket League. Free music under CC BY 4.0.