Stand Up! Timer

This extension reminds you to take a break from work.
What is Stand Up! Timer?
"Stand Up! Timer" is a Chrome extension designed to promote health by reminding users to take a break from prolonged sitting. Setting up an interval timer, it nudges you to stand up every hour, helping to counteract the harmful effects of sitting for long stretches. For a more in-depth understanding of this issue, refer to the lifehacker article linked in the extension.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-11-03
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.20 (20)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2015-03-04)
Creation date: 2015-03-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • alarms
  • storage
Size: 105.47K

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Extension summary

Scientists have found that sitting for long hours can have negative effects on health. To prevent these negative effect it is recommended to stand up every hour. This extension let you setup an interval timer to remind you to stand up. To learn more about this problem read this lifehacker article: http://lifehacker.com/5879536/how-sitting-all-day-is-damaging-your-body-and-how-you-can-counteract-it

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps in getting users out of their seat every hour
  • Simple and does what users need
  • Works effectively for a short duration
Cons
  • No sound or notifications after a short time
  • Limited customizability in timer settings
  • Spelling mistakes remain unaddressed
  • Lacks a toggle on/off option
Most mentioned
  • Not working no sounds/notifications
  • Worked for only a few hours before issues
  • Desire for more customized timing options
Recent reviews
Not working no sounds / notification
by Blaise Bowly, 2023-12-09

Not working no soundsss
by Muhammad Zawawi, 2022-02-20

Removing after a week of no sound no notifications. Is this still supported? I don't understand why it has such high stars.
by Imani Lea Brown, 2021-05-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Stand Up! Timer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Stand Up! Timer may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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