Why it's a strong pick

This listing puts a timer, a task manager and a website blocker in one extension, so it covers more than a bare timer. The trade-off is trust: we could not show that this listing is made by the pomofocus.io website. The name matches, but the publisher is not named in the evidence we have. Check it before you install.

What it does

According to its Chrome Web Store text, the extension is a Pomodoro timer with a built-in task manager and a flexible website blocker. You can use the classic 25 and 5 minute rhythm or set your own intervals, and cycles can start on their own. The listing says it gently stops you visiting distracting resources.

Key features

Pomodoro timer. Classic 25/5 minute intervals or custom ones, per the listing.
Auto-start cycles. The listing says cycles can start automatically.
Task manager. A task list sits next to the timer.
Website blocker. The listing says it gently prevents you from visiting distracting sites.
Manifest V3. The listing says it is built on Manifest V3. That is the listing's claim, not our test.

Who it's for

This listing suits people who want a timer, a task list and light site blocking from one install. It is a lean option and we have little to add beyond the listing text. If you want hard blocking, use LeechBlock NG. If you want deeper task tools, try Focus To-Do. For a plain timer, see Marinara.

Is this extension the same as the Pomofocus website?

Not shown. pomofocus.io is a separate web app. The extension we link is a separate store listing, and we could not show that the same team made it. There is also a different extension called "Pomofocus Quality of Life", which targets people who use pomofocus.io premium. Check the publisher name on the listing before you install.

Does the Pomofocus extension block websites?

The listing says yes, gently. It describes a flexible website blocker that gently prevents you from visiting distracting resources. We did not test how strict it is or how you set the list of sites, so try it on a short session first. For stricter control, see LeechBlock NG.

What does the Pomofocus extension do with my data?

We could not read the developer's privacy policy when we checked; read it before installing. The listing we found does not name the developer in the text we could see. Look for the publisher name on the store page and find its policy from there.

What permissions does the Pomofocus extension ask for?

We did not find a permissions list we could check. Look at the install prompt in Chrome before you add it. A site blocker usually needs access to the pages you visit, so read what the prompt says. The listing says it is built on Manifest V3, which is its claim, not our test.

FAQ

Is it free? We could not verify the terms. Check the store listing.

Do I need an account? We could not confirm. The pomofocus.io website has a log-in, but that is the website, not this extension.

Which alternatives are there? See Marinara alternatives for the other timers we cover.

Good to know

Name confusion is the main risk. Before you install, read the publisher name on the store page and the description. If you came for the pomofocus.io website, use that site; this listing is a separate thing.

Other productivity timers to compare

Pomofocus is one of 6 picks in our productivity timers guide:

Marinara: A plain Pomodoro timer in your toolbar. Set your own interval lengths. Open source under MIT.
Focus To-Do: A Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one extension. It works offline without an account. Sync needs one.
Tomato Clock: An open-source Pomodoro timer. Tomato intervals, stats and a dark theme. No task list, no site blocking.
Forest: A focus timer that grows a virtual tree. Leave a session early and the tree dies.
ActivityWatch Web Watcher: An open-source extension that logs your browser activity for the ActivityWatch time tracker.

See alternatives: Marinara alternatives lists Pomofocus as the site-blocking option.

Also see: LeechBlock NG · Best Chrome extensions for students