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Work · January 12, 2023

Microbreaks

Memorize more with random micro breaks

Microbreaks launched on January 12, 2023 with 65 votes, #993 of 3,901 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

What it does

Welcome to Microbreaks.co, the ultimate study timer for boosting your productivity and learning efficiency. Our timer encourages you to take random microbreaks during your study sessions, which have been scientifically proven to improve focus and retention.

A simple timer for microbreaks, optional sounds, and guided breathing — no account required.

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