What It Does
OneBuddy's Pomodoro Timer brings the proven Pomodoro Technique directly into your browser's Chrome side panel, so you never have to leave your current tab. Set custom focus and break durations ranging from 1 to 120 minutes, track completed sessions with a visual daily counter, and use the unique screen-dim feature that physically darkens your active tab during focus periods to reinforce deep work. Sessions auto-cycle between work and break intervals with gentle audio cues signaling each transition, making it effortless to maintain a structured workflow. You can view your full daily session history at a glance, helping you understand your productivity patterns over time. The entire timer runs locally on your device using Chrome alarms — no internet connection or account signup required.
Why It's Better Than Standalone Extensions
Unlike standalone Pomodoro extensions like Forest, Marinara, or Pomofocus, OneBuddy's timer lives alongside your clipboard manager, notes, health reminders, and privacy tools in a single Chrome side panel. You get one extension instead of five, which means less memory usage and fewer icons cluttering your extension bar. The screen-dim feature is unique — no other Pomodoro Chrome extension physically darkens your browser to reduce distractions during focus sessions. By consolidating multiple productivity tools into OneBuddy, you reduce Chrome's RAM consumption and keep your browser running fast. Forest charges for premium features; OneBuddy gives you everything for free with no account required.
Feature Breakdown
Customizable Durations
Set focus sessions from 1 to 120 minutes and breaks from 1 to 30 minutes.
Screen Dim Mode
Your active tab dims during focus time, physically reducing visual distractions.
Session Tracking
Track completed Pomodoro sessions daily with a visual counter in the side panel.
Auto-Cycle
Automatically transitions between focus and break intervals — no manual restart needed.
Audio Notifications
Gentle audio cues signal the end of focus and break periods.
Works Offline
Timer runs entirely locally — no internet connection required.
Key Benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions
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