Deep Work

Define your focus. Start the clock.

Focus timer

A free focus timer for deep, uninterrupted work. Pick a session length, name your task, and start the clock above — no sign-up, no ads, nothing competing for your attention.

Built for focus, not features

Most timers bury the clock under settings, banners, and links. Deepnous does the opposite: a full-screen, dark interface with only the time, your task, and the controls. The less there is on screen, the easier it is to stay with the work.

Choose a session length that fits the work

Short sprints are great for getting started; longer blocks are better for deep work that needs a running start. Set 25 minutes for a quick push, or 45, 50, or 90 minutes when you want to sink into something and not surface until it's done. The duration is fully editable — tap the time and enter any hours, minutes, and seconds.

Stay in flow, even across tabs

Deepnous counts down against an absolute end time and runs the tick in a web worker, so the timer stays accurate even when the tab is in the background and the browser throttles ordinary timers. When the session ends you get a gentle chime and a browser notification — so you can keep your eyes on the work, not the clock.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good focus session length?

It depends on the work. Many people focus well in 45 to 90-minute blocks for deep work, or 25 minutes for shorter sprints. Deepnous lets you set any length, so you can match the session to the task.

How is a focus timer different from a Pomodoro timer?

A Pomodoro timer uses fixed 25-minute intervals with set breaks. A focus timer is more flexible — you choose the length, which suits longer, uninterrupted deep-work sessions. Deepnous works as either.

Will the timer distract me with ads or notifications?

No. Deepnous has no ads and a deliberately bare interface. The only alert is a gentle chime and an optional browser notification when your session ends.

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