Built for Focus
FocusBreaks combines proven productivity techniques with activity tracking and power management to help you work better, not longer.
Focus & Break Scheduling
Choose from multiple timing strategies or create your own rhythm. FocusBreaks automatically cycles between focused work and restorative breaks throughout your workday.
- Pomodoro technique (25 min focus, 5 min break)
- Long focus sessions (50 min focus, 10 min break)
- Classic mode with variable session lengths
- Weekly schedule with different settings per day
Floating Desktop Widget
A minimal widget stays on your desktop showing your current state and time remaining. Visible enough to keep you aware, subtle enough to stay out of your way.
- Current phase and countdown timer
- Idle time, session time, and daily totals
- Screen, awake, mic, and camera status indicators
- Quick controls to pin modes or toggle workday
Activity Monitoring & Charts
See how you spend your time with minute-level activity tracking. View daily, weekly, or monthly breakdowns of your work patterns. Mic and camera detection shows when you were in meetings.
- Minute-level daily activity timeline
- Weekly and monthly trend charts
- Mic and camera usage overlays
- Export your data as CSV or ZIP
Power Management
Nothing breaks concentration like a screen going dark mid-thought. FocusBreaks keeps your display active and system awake during focus periods, so your computer works with your rhythm. When it's break time, normal power saving resumes.
- Screen stays on during focus periods
- System stays awake when you need it
- No external hardware or dongles needed
- Configurable per mode: Focus, Break, Wind Up/Down
More Features
System Tray Integration
Lives quietly in your system tray with color-coded icons showing your current state. Right-click for quick access to all controls.
Meeting Detection
Detects when your mic or camera is active and suppresses break reminders. Your meetings won't be interrupted.
Wind Up & Wind Down
Optional transition periods ease you into and out of your workday. No more jarring starts or abrupt stops.
Data Export
Export your activity data as minute-level CSV or raw ZIP archives. Your data, your way.
Start with Windows
Automatically launch when you log in. No admin rights needed. Your productivity system is ready before you are.
Privacy First
All activity data stays on your computer. No cloud sync, no telemetry, no accounts required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pomodoro technique and does FocusBreaks support it?
The Pomodoro technique uses 25-minute focus sessions followed by 5-minute breaks. FocusBreaks supports this and other strategies including 50/10 sessions and Classic mode with variable intervals.
How does the activity tracking work?
FocusBreaks monitors keyboard and mouse activity to determine when you're working. It also detects mic and camera usage to track meetings. All data stays on your computer - nothing is sent anywhere.
Can I customize the focus and break durations?
Yes. Choose from preset strategies (Pomodoro 25/5, Classic 60/10, Long 50/10, Four Breaks, Focus Only) or let the strategy adapt to your work hours.
Will FocusBreaks interrupt me during meetings?
No. When mic or camera monitoring is enabled, FocusBreaks detects active calls and suppresses break reminders until your meeting ends.
Is this a mouse jiggler alternative?
Yes. FocusBreaks keeps your screen active and system awake during focus periods - no external hardware needed. Unlike a jiggler, it's a complete productivity system.
Does it work with multiple monitors?
Yes. The floating widget can be positioned on any monitor, and the screen-active feature works across your entire display setup.
Will it work with my company's security software?
FocusBreaks uses standard Windows APIs. It doesn't install drivers or require admin rights, making it compatible with most enterprise environments.
How does data export work?
Export your activity history as a minute-level CSV with active/idle, mic, camera, and mode data per minute. Or download the raw JSON files as a ZIP archive.
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