A Chrome Extension to boost your productivity!

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Version
4.0.3
Update
March 7, 2024
Size
231KiB
Developer
www.flowtime.biz
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.13333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Notifications
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FlowTime Extension

Learn more at the FlowTime Website: https://flowtime.biz/

Double Your Productivity. Guaranteed.

FlowTime works as a Pomodoro-like timer & website blocker that boosts your productivity by making your mind go into the state of flow faster.

The FlowTime Chrome Extension connects to the FlowTime web application, allowing users to block specific websites or the entire internet. The extension works with both basic (free) and premium (paid) accounts. Please note that the website blocking feature works while using the Chrome Extension in conjunction with the FlowTime web app [flowtime.biz].

Flow is the mental state of operation in you are fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. It is a state in which you are the most productive!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "FlowTime", "version": "4.0.3.0", "version_name": "4.0.3", "description": "A Chrome Extension to boost your productivity!", "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Open the popup" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16-dark.png", "32": "icons/icon32-dark.png", "48": "icons/icon48-dark.png", "128": "icons/icon128-dark.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "notifications", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.flowtime.biz/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker-loader.js", "type": "module" }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "*://*.flowtime.biz/*" ] }}
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How to download and manually install FlowTime extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download FlowTime extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install FlowTime 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 FlowTime extension file

Select and download the FlowTime 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 FlowTime 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 FlowTime 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 FlowTime 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 FlowTime extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Igor A (ID: 0000005adba31ebe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/31/2022 Ótimo

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tomo (ID: 0000006765a7cdd0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/05/2021 LOL You can use it twice and then it asks you to pay for it. Don't waste your time installing.

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Carme Montouto (ID: 00000084277bcde9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/11/2021 Me encantaba pero ahora lo uso dos veces y me pide que pague. FATAL, hay mil apps y páginas que hacen lo mismo gratis

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Deb Sudañez (ID: 0000004a86f6fdfb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/18/2020 Genial, pero para poder habilitarlo de nuevo me pide permisos para tener acceso a la data que manejo en mi browser? Eso está bien?

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ribbit ribbit (ID: 000000f2c3e7611c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/23/2020 this simple yet useful extension is nice, it helps me keep track of time in study sessions and in general. the alert sound helps me a ton, a useful tool. good job devs :)