Block websites you don't need, and focus on the ones you do. Remind yourself of your goals

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1.0
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September 28, 2020
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1.24MiB
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374
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Stop Wasting Time Extension

Stop Wasting Time is a lightweight, fast and simple app that allows you to either block or whitelist websites, while reminding you of your goals.

This extension allows you to switch between 2 modes: a block mode and a limit (whitelist) mode.

Block Mode
When block mode, is activated, any website URL in your block list that matches, or is included in the URL of a page you visit, is blocked.

Limit Mode
When in limit mode, only website URLs in your limit list are accessible. All other websites are blocked.

The mode you are on can be switched via the extension popup. Website URLs can be added to both the block list and limit list via the extension popup, which can be opened by clicking on the extension icon in your browser.

Your block list and limit list are stored separately.

When you visit a blocked page you will be redirected to a page that reminds you of your goals. These goals can be set on the extension options page, which can be accessed by clicking on the extension icon in your browser.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Stop Wasting Time", "version": "1.0", "description": "Block websites you don't need, and focus on the ones you do. Remind yourself of your goals", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/newlogo_16.png", "32": "images/newlogo_32.png", "48": "images/newlogo_48.png", "128": "images/newlogo_128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/newlogo_16.png", "32": "images/newlogo_32.png", "48": "images/newlogo_48.png", "128": "images/newlogo_128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Stop Wasting Time extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Stop Wasting Time extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Stop Wasting Time extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Stop Wasting Time extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Stop Wasting Time extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time extension file

Select and download the Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time 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 Stop Wasting Time extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Witek Przeciechowski (ID: 000000f13ebd7401) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2023 the plugin doesn't ask for a permission to read everything on the websites you visit - that a big advantage over pretty much every other similar plugin

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Hannah L (ID: 000000f2ad7b0747) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2021 Thank you! This one actually blocked sites just the way I needed, and reminded me to come back in the most aesthetic way possible. Helps me alot🙏🏽