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Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro)

Ch 156.7of 28 Pomodoro Timer Apps
  1. 1Runs onLinux
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Custom intervalsYes
  4. 4Focus statisticsYes
  5. 5Platform coveragedesktop
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: gnomepomodoro.org, github.com
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Overview

Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro) is ranked #15 of 28 in pomodoro timer apps on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro) plans and pricing

All plans
Focus Timer Free GPL 3 software · Flathub version cannot run custom scripts github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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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