RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS

Keep track of the time you spend in Chrome, and get a clear picture of what you were doing all day.
What is RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS?
RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS is a browser extension that offers comprehensive tracking of your digital activity. It monitors the time spent on each tab or window, providing precise reports of your daily activities online. It auto-detects idle state, pausing tracking when you're away. The tool evaluates the productivity level of the websites visited, with customization available. It provides insightful feedback that aids in better time management. The extension also integrates with the full RescueTime account if already owned, enhancing its functionality.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Version: 3.2.10 (Last updated: 2020-05-29)
Creation date: 2020-05-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • idle
  • https://*.rescuetime.com/
  • storage
  • cookies
Size: 159.74K
URLs: Website

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RescueTime (v3.2.10)
3.94 (82) 4,490+
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Extension summary

Changes in 3.2.10:

  • Fix time logging accuracy for Chrome OS users
  • Fix Google Docs time logging accuracy
  • Fix idle state detection
  • Address all reported memory leak issues

RescueTime tracks the time you spend in the active tab or window of Chrome, or your ChromeOS device. This gives you a clear picture of what you were actually doing all day, to better manage your digital life.

If you walk away from your computer for a few minutes, RescueTime automatically figures out when you're away and stops tracking.

RescueTime does it's best to auto-categorize the sites you visit. It also scores them on a scale from Very Productive to Very Distracting. You can easily fine-tune the defaults to suit your needs. It's also simple to pause RescueTime, or delete any time you'd rather not have tracked.

Why it's awesome:

You’ll never have to ask "Where the #@%! did my day go!?" again. RescueTime lets you see how you spent your time on a day, week, or month basis.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helpful for tracking time and productivity
  • Clean and appealing interface
  • Useful tools for managing activities
Cons
  • Requires a premium subscription to access full features
  • Inaccurate time tracking
  • Issues with session retention and login
  • Not functional on all devices, particularly Chromebooks
Most mentioned
  • Does not work as expected or is unreliable
  • Premium subscription required for complete functionality
  • Effective for tracking time and productivity
Recent reviews
by Elmar Cendelín, 2024-10-18

Does the job perfectly fine. You need premium subscription to fully get the best of it and track window titles etc.. on the browser.
by BaSsGaZ, 2024-09-25

by Denis Rodman, 2024-06-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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