Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro)
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About
Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro) is ranked #6 of 28 in pomodoro timer apps on Inferse. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.
Compared on pomodoro timer apps
- Custom intervals
- Yesgnomepomodoro.org
- Focus statistics
- Yesgnomepomodoro.org
- Platform coverage
- desktopgnomepomodoro.org
Facts
- Purpose
- Focus Timer is a GNOME time-management app based on the Pomodoro Technique, with structured work and break intervals.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Sessions
- Users can customize work-session and break lengths.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Break reminders
- The app can show a screen overlay during breaks.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Controls
- The app provides a system tray icon and global keyboard shortcuts.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Statistics
- The app provides daily, weekly, and monthly statistics.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The app supports custom shell commands, D-Bus, and a command-line interface.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- GNOME integration
- The project offers a GNOME Shell extension for deeper desktop integration.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker's site describes a separate extension that syncs Pomodoro sessions with popular time-tracking services.gnomepomodoro.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Distribution limit
- The Flathub version does not include the ability to run custom scripts, which the app identifies as the Automation panel in Preferences.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists Flathub and community-maintained Fedora and Arch Linux packages, and provides source-build instructions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is licensed under GPL 3.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests, and GitHub Discussions for questions and general chat.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The official site describes it as a GNOME app and says its desktop integration currently targets GNOME Shell, with support for more desktops on the way.gnomepomodoro.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Project affiliation
- The project states that it is not affiliated with or sponsored by the GNOME Foundation or the Pomodoro Technique.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best Pomodoro Timer Apps in 2026#6 of 28
Sources
- github.com/focustimerhq/FocusTimer· checked 4 Oct 2026
- gnomepomodoro.org· checked 4 Oct 2026