Floating Pomodoro Timer
A free Pomodoro timer that floats above your work — no window switching, no distraction breaks. Stay in flow while keeping time in view.
What Is a Floating Pomodoro Timer?
A floating Pomodoro timer is a compact timer window that stays visible above all other applications on your screen. Unlike a browser tab you have to switch to, a floating timer sits at the edge of your monitor — permanently visible, permanently counting — so your time awareness never lapses, no matter what you're working on.
Click "Pop Out as Floating Timer" above to open a minimal, always-visible timer window in your browser. Position it in a corner of your screen and return to your work.
Why a Floating Timer Works Better for ADHD
One of the core challenges of ADHD time management is that timers only work if you can see them. A timer buried in a background tab becomes invisible within minutes — and with it, your time awareness collapses. According to research by Dr. Gloria Mark at UC Irvine, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to fully refocus after a distraction. A floating timer reduces visual context switching by keeping the countdown constantly visible.
Because it never disappears behind your work window, it maintains continuous time pressure — the healthy kind that keeps the ADHD brain on task without requiring willpower or memory. Research on ADHD and environmental structure consistently shows that visible, external cues dramatically outperform internal reminders for time management.
Dr. Russell Barkley, a leading ADHD clinical researcher, describes externalising time as one of the most effective compensatory strategies for adult ADHD, reducing task initiation failure by up to 60%. A floating timer is the most direct implementation of this principle.
Flowa's Native Floating Timer (Desktop App)
The browser pop-out above gives you a basic floating experience. Flowa's desktop app takes this further: a native floating window that integrates directly with your task list, session tracking, and AI planning — all without ever needing to click away from your work.
- Stays above all windows — even full-screen apps
- Shows your current task name alongside the countdown
- Plays gentle audio cues at session end without disrupting focus
- Syncs session data to your Flowa dashboard automatically
- Available on Windows and macOS
Get the Full Floating Timer Experience
Flowa's desktop app was built specifically for deep work and ADHD focus — a native floating timer, AI task breakdown, distraction blocking, and session analytics. All in one app.
Download Flowa — Free → Or try Flowa in your browserAvailable for Windows and macOS. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make the timer float above all my windows?
Click "Pop Out as Floating Timer" above. This opens a separate browser window with a minimal timer. Resize it small and drag it to a corner of your screen. Note: whether it stays above all apps depends on your browser and OS. For a true always-on-top experience, use the Flowa desktop app.
Does this work on a second monitor?
Yes. Pop out the timer window and drag it to your second monitor. It will stay there independently of your main browser window.
Why is a floating timer better for ADHD?
ADHD time blindness means that timers you can't constantly see effectively don't exist. According to clinical research by Dr. Russell Barkley, externalising time management reduces task initiation failure by up to 60%. A floating timer maintains continuous, passive time awareness without requiring you to remember to check it.
Is the floating timer free?
The browser pop-out version on this page is completely free. Flowa's native desktop floating timer (with task integration and sync) is available on the free plan with a session limit, unlimited on Flowa Pro.