Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing

Pause distracting websites before they open. Be mindful and intentional with your browsing using this simple extension.
What is Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing?
The 'Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing' is an Edge extension that aids intentional browsing by interrupting access to distracting websites with a 'pause'. This prompt aims to enhance your focus and productivity by encouraging more thoughtful decisions about your time online. It comes with a pre-loaded list of top distracting websites, and allows time adjustments for the intervention. This extension is entirely private, keeping all your data secure on your device.

Add-on stats

Users: 950
Rating: 3.00 (2)
Version: 0.2.8 (Last updated: 2021-03-10)
Creation date: 2021-03-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 1.01M

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Add-on summary

Pause distracting websites before they open. Be mindful and intentional with your browsing using this simple extension. Pause breaks the cycle of distraction and mindless browsing and helps you be more focused, productive, and intentional with your technology use.

When you open a distracting website, Pause creates a gentle interruption by displaying a calming green screen. After pausing for five seconds (adjustable), you can choose to continue to the site, remain on the green screen with the site temporarily blocked, or close the tab.

The interruption created by Pause gently nudges you to make informed, intentional decisions about how you are spending your time.

  • Pause comes pre-seeded with a list of 50 top distracting websites, which you can add to or edit as needed.

  • You can also adjust the length of the Pause time (5 seconds is the default.)

Keep Pause enabled in your browser. It’s a simple and powerful tool to help you control distraction and create more mindful browsing habits that will help you stay focused.

Pause is a product of Freedom Labs, where we develop new ways to meaningfully interact with technology. Like our other extensions, Pause is highly privacy-conscious. None of your data is sent anywhere (the cloud, our servers, etc.) It remains secure on your own device. Learn more about Freedom here: https://freedom.to

User reviews

Violates MS Store policy 1.8.2 (disclosing paid features) due to extension being useless after 7 instances unless you pay a monthly fee AND will periodically check with a central server for authentication ... "Your extension and associated metadata must provide information about the types of in-product purchases offered and the range of prices. You must not mislead users and must be clear about the nature of your in-product promotions and offerings including the scope and terms of any trial experiences. If your extension restricts access to user-created content during or after a trial, you must notify users in advance. In addition, your extension must make it clear to users that they are initiating a purchase option in your extension."
by Richard, 2021-07-26
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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