Limit your time spent on distracting sites. Limit is an extension that allows you to set time limits for distracting websites.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
October 3, 2023
Size
649KiB
Developer
freedom.to
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
4.58717 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Idle
Notifications
Alarms
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Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites Extension

When you control your time on distracting websites, you’ll find you have far more time to focus on the things that matter most.

To use Limit, simply enter the websites you find distracting and choose a daily time limit. For example, you could limit yourself to ten minutes a day on Facebook, or half an hour a day on Duolingo.

When you approach your limit, Limit gently notifies you your time is almost up, so you can wrap up. And when you've reached your limit, you'll be directed to Freedom's calming Green Screen when you try to visit a limited website.

- You can add or delete any website from the list of sites
- Your time limit for each site is configurable, from 5 to 500 minutes
- Limit comes pre-seeded with 10 distracting sites

Limit is a product of Freedom Labs, where we develop new tools to help you balance your relationship with technology. Like our other extensions, Limit 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

We hope you find Limit to be a simple and useful tool for developing healthier online habits and routines.

Please note: Limit 1.0.3 is third release with Manifest 3 compatibility. You may experience slight differences in behavior due to the significant changes required to comply with Manifest V3. Please send us your feedback at [email protected] and we'll continue to improve Limit. Thank you!

Release notes - 1.0.3:
🐞 Fixes a bug with our countdown timer notifications
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension file

Select and download the Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites 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 Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sz27 Clz75m (ID: 0000001e182e2fcb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/06/2024 there needs to be a strict mode you can't turn off. good other than that

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Akshara Gupta (ID: 000000a525f443d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/19/2023 This is really helpful for blocking distracting sites and setting a particular time to spend on social media or games... 5 Stars!!

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Eyad Nouby (ID: 000000eaefbfc3ad) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 amazing product helps me focus on studying and less about anime!!

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Ahmed Kooli (ID: 0000005cd0f252b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Better than most alternatives out there. Great Job and keep going!

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MALAK HASSAN (ID: 0000006df2df43d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 simple and efficient thank you.