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MicroBreak
MicroIsland ready

Work more. Hurt less.

A quiet health progress bar living at the edge of your screen. Find your body and mind rhythm in the gaps of work.

Download Free for Windows Watch Demo

Windows 10 / 11 · No signup · Free to start

Social Proof

Thousands of screen workers are using it

4.9/5
From Sspai, Product Hunt users

Features

Minimal interruption, maximum change

Every feature follows the principle of restraint, making healthy habits invisible in your workflow.

Always-On Progress Bar

A thin progress bar at the top or bottom of your screen. Mouse-passthrough, never gets in the way. A gentle awareness of time passing.

Three Timer Modes

Countdown, interval reminder, and Pomodoro (Focus Mode). Adapt to different work rhythms and find your optimal pace.

MicroIsland Reminders

The progress bar gracefully converges into a capsule-shaped island. Expand it to choose your health action. Restrained, gentle, non-intrusive.

21 Built-in Actions

Body movement, eye care, energy boost, and brain rest — four categories. Every break has clear guidance, so you never wonder what to do.

Health Insights

Daily overview, weekly/monthly trend charts, health score, CSV export. See your health changes with data.

Personalization

Dark/light theme, progress bar style, work schedule, global hotkeys. MicroBreak adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

Science

Why MicroBreak works

Every reminder is backed by research. Not random interruption, but evidence-based care.

54%

Less muscle fatigue

Hourly microbreaks

66%

Blink rate drops

After 20 min screen time

25%

Focus efficiency up

Pomodoro Technique

The 20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Proven to reduce eye strain and dry eye symptoms.

Microbreak Effect

Research shows 2-5 minute hourly breaks restore cognitive resources and reduce musculoskeletal discomfort without breaking flow.

Pomodoro Technique

The 25-minute focus + 5-minute break rhythm is proven by multiple studies to improve focus and long-term productivity.

Pricing

One investment, lifelong health

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. We believe good tools should be simple and transparent.

Free

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For those who want to try first

  • 3 timer modes
  • Health bar display
  • MicroIsland reminders
  • 21 built-in actions
  • Basic statistics
  • 3 custom actions
Download Free
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Pro

$5.99 One-time purchase

Unlock everything, forever

  • All Free features
  • Full stats & charts
  • Gamification (points + badges)
  • Unlimited custom actions
  • CSV data export
  • Focus Sounds white noise
Upgrade to Pro

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Will MicroBreak interrupt my work?
No. MicroBreak is designed with restraint in mind. It only shows a thin progress bar at the edge of your screen, and when the time comes, it gracefully converges into a small capsule — never popping up a full-screen window to forcefully interrupt your focus. You can also skip anytime if you are in deep work.
Which operating systems are supported?
Currently Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported. A macOS version is in planning. Feel free to tell us your needs via GitHub Issue or email.
Is my data uploaded to the cloud?
No. All MicroBreak data is stored locally using sql.js (SQLite WASM) technology, running completely offline. Your health data belongs only to you.
Is the Pro version a subscription?
No. Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime use. There are no monthly or annual fees. We believe good tools should be owned, not rented.
Can I customize the reminder interval?
Of course. The Free version supports basic interval settings, while Pro allows more precise work schedule configuration, even different strategies for different workdays.
How do I report issues or suggestions?
You can submit feedback via GitHub Issues, or send an email to support@microbreak.work. We are heavy users of MicroBreak ourselves, and every piece of feedback is taken seriously.

Start your first MicroBreak

No signup, no credit card. Download, install, go. Your first MicroBreak will gently remind you in 45 minutes.

Download Free for Windows

Windows 10 / 11 · ~80MB installer · Auto-updates