Keep track of the time you spend in Chrome, and get a clear picture of what you were doing all day.

Latest Version

Version
3.2.10
Update
May 29, 2020
Size
156KiB
Developer
rescuetime.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.31557 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Idle
Https://*.rescuetime.com/
Storage
Cookies
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RescueTime and Chrome OS Extension

Changes in 3.2.10:
- Fix time logging accuracy for Chrome OS users
- Fix Google Docs time logging accuracy
- Fix idle state detection
- Address all reported memory leak issues

RescueTime tracks the time you spend in the active tab or window of Chrome, or your ChromeOS device. This gives you a clear picture of what you were actually doing all day, to better manage your digital life.

If you walk away from your computer for a few minutes, RescueTime automatically figures out when you're away and stops tracking.

RescueTime does it's best to auto-categorize the sites you visit. It also scores them on a scale from Very Productive to Very Distracting. You can easily fine-tune the defaults to suit your needs. It's also simple to pause RescueTime, or delete any time you'd rather not have tracked.

Why it's awesome:

You’ll never have to ask \"Where the #@%! did my day go!?\" again. RescueTime lets you see how you spent your time on a day, week, or month basis.

Everyone has those sites that they \"only check a couple times a day\" These can add up to a lot of time without you realizing it. RescueTime makes it easy to see.

Having good information and constant feedback helps you manage your time better, so you can spend your day the way you'd like.

If you already have a full RescueTime account, this extension will work hand-in-hand with it, giving you an at-a-glance view of all the time you are tracking.

RescueTime also works for desktop apps and mobile devices using a downloadable client, so you can get a full picture of your digital day.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS", "version": "3.2.10", "description": "Keep track of the time you spend in Chrome, and get a clear picture of what you were doing all day.", "homepage_url": "https://www.rescuetime.com", "icons": { "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "96": "icons/icon-96.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "idle", "https://*.rescuetime.com/", "storage", "cookies" ], "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": "icons/icon-96.png", "default_title": "RescueTime", "default_popup": "popover.html" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }}
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How to download and manually install RescueTime and Chrome OS extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install RescueTime and Chrome OS extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install RescueTime and Chrome OS extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install RescueTime and Chrome OS extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download RescueTime and Chrome OS extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a RescueTime and Chrome OS extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the RescueTime and Chrome OS Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for RescueTime and Chrome OS extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download RescueTime and Chrome OS extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install RescueTime and Chrome OS extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension file

Select and download the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your RescueTime and Chrome OS extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the RescueTime and Chrome OS extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install RescueTime and Chrome OS extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mikhail (ID: 000000e487c532ae) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/26/2023 no free, no trial.

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Dmytro Vinetskyi (ID: 000000c5369ea7bb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/06/2022 Looks impressive. But is unusable for registering work time. Only some ideas about effectiveness, I'm not interesting in a moment.

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Jennifer Wang (ID: 0000007e89691e5d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/14/2022 I love keeping track of everything so this is a fun extension! And really helpful to see what I should be spending more/less time on. thank you!

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V Keerthi Vikram (ID: 000000f04d852c55) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2021 The best active time tracker. helps me understand where I am spending time and where I am wasting time. It is absolutely a must have if you are a productivity fan.

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Yali (ID: 0000002580e641f1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2021 Extremadamente útil, llevo años usándola y no la cambio.