Mindful Internet Use

A Chrome Extension that prevents mindless browsing

What is Mindful Internet Use?

Mindful Internet Use is a unique Chrome Extension combatting the pitfalls of Problematic Internet Use. Rather than blocking websites, MIU aims to change user habits, instilling mindfulness during browsing. It encourages positive web usage through tools like breathing exercises and motivational quotes that resonate with the user's values. The extension promotes optimal internet use, allowing users to access mindless websites only after conscious consideration. Importantly, user data remains secure on their device, ensuring privacy.

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By: henry.gondorff.miu

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.76 (55)

Version: 1.0.13 (Last updated: 2022-12-21)

Creation date: 2020-07-05

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 416.77K

Email: he*****@gmail.com

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 21634 ▲ 34

Other rankings

#872 in Workflow & Planning #5 in internet keyword 48 ▲ 1 #26 in website usage keyword 48 #26 in website usage. keyword 48

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Summary

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The name MIU, short for Mindful Internet Use, can be viewed as the antonym of the Psychological term Problematic Internet Use (PIU). Problematic Internet Use is described as ”an inability to control one's use of the Internet which leads to negative consequences in daily life”.

Unlike many other extensions, MIU will not provide a quick fix by blocking websites. MIU will instead focus on the reason behind the problem, the user's tendency to browse the web mindlessly. By repeatedly encouraging a more intentional and mindful usage of the internet this extension will help the user to quit undesirable internet use.

The goal of this extension is to give its user a tool to help them avoid mindless browsing and unintentional internet use. This will be done by encouraging the user to breathe and present quotes that remind the user what they value before allowing the user to access a listed website.

Neither your quotes nor list of mindless websites will be sent anywhere, the data will remain secure on your own device.

Source code: https://github.com/IvarssonAndreas/mindful-internet-use

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Promotes mindfulness and self-awareness
Forces the user to pause and think before engaging with distracting websites
Allows customization of access time for different websites
Helps in overcoming internet addiction and distractions
Encourages mindful breathing exercises

Cons

Some users reported issues with specific website URLs
Some users found the countdown number during breathing exercises distracting
Limited options for customizing breathing timings

Most mentioned

Encourages mindfulness and mindful breathing
Helps in overcoming internet addiction and distractions
Allows customization of access time for different websites

Recent reviews

I've been looking for this type of extension for a long time! I've just added it so I can't give proper feedback yet (I'll adjust my review after having some experinece) but I just want to express my gratitude to the developer for coming up with it. I've been using a similar tool for my phone called ScreenZen and it improved my experience with technology so much.

Markéta Sýkorová, 2024-06-09

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Safety

Risk impact

Mindful Internet Use may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.