Stop Wasting Time helps you break free from unproductive habits and reclaim your valuable time tracking your session times.

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1.0
Update
January 3, 2025
Size
245KiB
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0
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Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Storage
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ActiveTab
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Stop Wasting Time: Take Control of Your Online Habits Extension

πŸ”₯ Stop Wasting Time: Take Control of Your Online Habits 🌟

🌍 Grounded in Research πŸ”¬

\"Stop Wasting Time\" integrates findings from studies on digital self-control πŸ“š and productivity 🎯. Research by Lyngs et al. (2019) highlights the effectiveness of mindful browsing tools 🧡, while Kovacs et al. (2018) show that rotating behavioral prompts can cut time on distracting sites by 34% daily ⏳. Built on principles of self-regulation (Carver & Scheier, 1998) and implementation intention theory (Gollwitzer, 1999), this extension fosters deliberate decision-making 🧠 and productivity.

πŸ”§ Why Choose Stop Wasting Time? πŸ”

1. πŸ“ Conscious Browsing

Each visit to a distracting website prompts a unique password challenge πŸ”‘. The password is dynamically generated using a lightweight machine learning algorithm πŸ€– that analyzes your past browsing sessions πŸ”„. This calculated estimate reflects the time you are likely to spend on the site ⌚. By requiring deliberate action to input the password, the extension interrupts habitual browsing πŸ”„ and fosters mindfulness 🌬️.

2. πŸ“Š Smart Predictions with Machine Learning

A lightweight ML algorithm πŸ€– analyzes your past browsing patterns, including session durations ⏰ and times of access, to predict your likely engagement duration βš™οΈ. This personalized prediction serves as a psychological nudge, helping you evaluate your choices πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ.

3. πŸ”’ Powerful Analytics Dashboard

Gain actionable insights into your browsing habits πŸ”’:

Day-Wise Charts: Visualize daily usage patterns πŸ” to identify problematic habits πŸ•΅οΈ.

Last 5 Sessions: Track recent activity for immediate feedback πŸ”„.

Average Session Time: Understand long-term trends ⌚.

4. βš™οΈ Customizable Settings

Tailor the extension to your specific needs 🌐:

Block selected websites ❌.

Set session time thresholds for notifications πŸ•.

Add or remove sites from your block list with ease πŸ”§.

5. ⏳ Real-Time Session Timer

A live timer overlay πŸ•’ monitors your active session on blocked sites, reinforcing awareness and promoting informed decision-making 🌟.

πŸ”§ How It Works 🎯

Install and Configure: Add frequently distracting websites to the block list πŸ”§. Define your notification thresholds πŸ•.

Activate Conscious Browsing: When accessing a blocked site, enter the password reflecting the estimated session time πŸ”‘.

Analyze and Refine: Use the analytics dashboard to monitor progress πŸ“Š and optimize your goals πŸ”„.

Reclaim Your Time: Empower yourself with greater control over your online habits ⏳.

🌟 Features and Benefits 🌟

Website Blocking with Password Challenge: Elevates awareness 🌬️, helping you consciously decide how to spend your time online ⌚.

Session Analytics: Provides visualized reports πŸ”’, offering data-driven insights to guide better habits 🌐.

Custom Notification Thresholds: Set reminders tailored to your goals πŸ•, ensuring extended sessions are interrupted ⏰.

Real-Time Session Timer: Tracks time spent on blocked websites ⌚, reinforcing accountability πŸ“Š.

Automatic Data Visualization: Summarizes session trends in user-friendly charts πŸ”’ for continuous improvement πŸ“Š.

βš™οΈ Why Install Stop Wasting Time? πŸ”

Raises Awareness and Empowers Discipline: Interrupts autopilot browsing habits πŸ”„ and reinforces self-control 🌬️ through evidence-based precommitment strategies 🎯.

Leverages Data: Highlights patterns with visual analytics πŸ”’ to motivate change πŸš€.

Easy to Use: Simple configuration and customization make it accessible to everyone πŸ”§.
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Source Manifest.json

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