Pause distracting websites before they open. Be mindful and intentional with your browsing using this simple extension.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
October 3, 2023
Size
806KiB
Developer
freedom.to
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.49138 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing extension file

Select and download the Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing 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 Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dominik Kopeć (ID: 0000006439f620d1) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 I would have given five stars, but for some time the extension stopped working. Previously, it only launched when the page was first opened. Now it also launches after refreshing or using the "open in new tab" option, or even after opening in the same tab. Sometimes it also doesn't launch at all, or it launches at random times (such as when I click on a youtube video to play it). It is no longer functional for me.

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Siavosh Zarrasvand (ID: 000000fbc1261dd9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 Amazing plugin, I use it on a daily basis.

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Erhan Alankus (ID: 000000e177a16bd3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/08/2023 Works well. It would be better if it didn't affect the currently playing song on youtube when I enable pause.

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Elaine Swanson (ID: 0000000d72b377bd) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/21/2023 Hello, I really like this feature. However, instead of making a list of distracting sites to pause on, I wish we could pause for every website other than a list of accepted sites. I'm finding it much too difficult to input a list of all of the sites I mindlessly browse on verses the ones I use all the time and are productive on. When it is the internet versus me, I pretty much lose all the time. lol. This is similar to website extensions feature. Thank you.

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Oliver Engel (ID: 0000006dbbce23a0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/14/2023 Super Plugin, um dem sinnlosen Surfen zuvor zu kommen. Richtig gut wäre eine Option, dass man auf der Seite warten muss und nicht, dass man parallel wo anders surfen kann.