52/17 Timer — A Longer Work and Break Schedule

Try 52 minutes of work followed by a 17-minute break. This is one scheduling option associated with DeskTime usage data, not a proven best interval for everyone.

Pomodoro.in at a glance

Pomodoro.in is a free online Pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals, local tasks, focus history, wallpapers and focus audio. No account is required.

Customizable focus and break intervals
Local task management with categories and priorities
Local focus history and analytics dashboard
XP, ranks and distraction logging
Wallpapers and glass appearance controls
Bundled lo-fi, ambient and zen audio

Tasks, settings and focus history are stored on your device. Usage analytics are enabled by default and can be disabled in Settings. There is no automatic cloud sync; clearing browser storage can remove local records. Read the privacy details.

The loaded timer and local records can work without a connection. Reloading the website, visiting uncached pages or loading audio and images may require internet access. The website does not guarantee offline reloads.

Choose another tool if you need automatic cross-device sync or app blocking. Compare timer workflows and limitations.

Try a 52-Minute Task and a 17-Minute Pause

Choose one activity with a clear next step, such as reviewing a document and listing revisions. Select the task and choose Start Focus. The short break is set to 17 minutes and the long break to 30 minutes; review your rounds and auto-start preferences.

Use the pause for something that suits your circumstances, then review what remains. If a 69-minute work-and-break cycle does not fit your calendar, choose a shorter preset or change the durations.

What the DeskTime Observation Can Tell You

DeskTime popularized the 52/17 pattern from observations of its users. Its follow-up review reports different ratios in later datasets. This is not a controlled comparison showing that 52/17 causes better results.

Treat the pattern as an option to try. Compare the shorter 25/5 cycle or the 50/10 preset, and assess the work you complete rather than trying to match a universal rhythm.