Forest: stay focused, be present

Stay focused in a pleasant way.

Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present - Firefox Addon

Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present is a Firefox add-on offering an interesting method to combat internet addiction. The add-on allows users to plant a seed that gradually grows into a tree over 30 minutes. Browsing websites on your Blacklist causes the tree to wither. This appealing process promotes a sense of achievement and responsibility, encouraging users to manage their time effectively and minimise distractions effectively. The unique system also allows users to share their trees with friends, further enhancing the sense of accomplishment.
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Add-on stats

Users: 19,700
1.19K
Rating: 4.37
(281)
Version: 6.5.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-09)
Creation date: 2016-02-15
Weekly download count: 314
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • identity
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 14.90M

Ranking

# 531
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Forest: stay focused, be present (v6.5.0)
3.80 (1,346) 900,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Forest provides an interesting solution to save you from Internet addiction. You can plant a seed in Forest. In the next 30 minutes, this seed will gradually grow into a tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation and start to browse the websites on your Blacklist, your tree will wither away. With this interesting mechanism, the sense of achievement and responsibility will drive our users to stay away from the distractions with no pain.

Features: • A self-motivated and interesting method to help you beat Internet addiction • Cultivate your personal pattern of time management: make good use of 30-minutes to fully concentrate on your work and finish it effectively • Share your trees with friends

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps users focus on tasks
  • Works well when the phone app is not accessible
  • Great concept for productivity
  • Users feel guilt for killing trees, which may motivate them to stay focused
Cons
  • Lacks syncing capabilities with the Forest app on mobile devices
  • Difficulty in managing block lists and canceling sessions
  • Basic features missing compared to the mobile app
  • Recent update requires extensive permissions without clear communication
Most mentioned
  • Syncing issues between browser extension and mobile app
  • Inability to cancel a session quickly
  • Problems with block list management
  • Need for more features like tagging or app blocking
User reviews
a great app when i want to focus on my tasks. i do wish that it synced with my forest app on my phone since i am missing a few plants that i have earned. it seems that the last plant i have is the anniversary plants, which i know i gained a few more. other than that, a fantastic app.
by Knight, 2025-01-07
by Chat, 2025-01-04
by Firefox user 18707666, 2024-12-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Forest: stay focused, be present requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Forest: stay focused, be present is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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