What is a 5-minutes timer good for?
These are the most common uses for a 5-minutes countdown:
- The short Pomodoro break
- A mollet egg
- Morning stretches
The timer runs right in your browser: nothing to install, and you can switch to full screen to see it from across the room. If you change tabs, the remaining time stays visible in the tab title and the alarm still rings when it hits zero (as long as the tab stays open).
Frequently asked questions
Does an alarm sound at the end?
Yes: at zero the browser plays a series of beeps (no sound downloads needed) and the tab title shows the alert.
Does it work if I lock my phone or close the tab?
The countdown lives in the page: closing the tab stops it. With the screen locked, behavior depends on the browser; for critical timing keep the tab open and visible.
Can I use a custom duration?
Sure: pick another timer below or use the stopwatch and timer with any custom duration.