Procrastination Friction
Waste less time on the internet. This addon makes sites you spend a lot of time on a bit harder to access. Helps you think twice before visiting a site. Only works on sites of your choosing.
What is Procrastination Friction?
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Summary
This extension is for people who spend a lot of time procrastinating on the internet. I built this because I would waste hours watching useless youtube videos or browsing facebook. This extension helps interrupt browsing habits and gives the users a chance to think before accessing a site. Since I started using it I spend much less time procrastinating and more time doing the things I want to get done!
How it works:
- It only operates on sites of your choice. Choose a list of sites for the extension to be active on.
- When visiting an active site an overlay will appear, this will remind you to think twice and will show a list of alternative activities of your choice.
- If you choose to visit the site to procrastinate you will have to wait a set amount of time (you can customise this in the settings). The activities will remain displayed and it will suggest you think about leaving. Once the timer is up a button will appear allowing you to proceed to the site.
- If you choose not to visit the site the site will be blocked for a period of time (again this can be customised in settings).
- There is also an option to proceed to a site by clicking the work button. This will not make you wait at all. You have to be honest! Don't click it if you are procrastinating.
- Once you are on the site (either working or procrastinating) a timer will start, when this timer is up the overlay will reappear when you next interact with the site (this time is also customisable in settings).
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Risk impact
Procrastination Friction is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Procrastination Friction if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Procrastination Friction has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.