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.

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By: https://rescuetime.com

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Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.31 (242)

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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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 2165 ▼ 14

Other rankings

#9657 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 18

#44 in spend keyword 11 ▲ 5

#72 in plugin keyword 63 ▼ 4

#121 in chrome browser keyword 92 ▲ 38

#198 in google chrome keyword 97 ▲ 95

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RescueTime (v3.2.10)

3.94 (82) 4,748+

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Summary

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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.

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

Helps with productivity tracking across various platforms
Useful for identifying time-wasting activities
Clean and appealing interface

Cons

Does not offer a free version or trial
Inconsistencies in time tracking
Issues with compatibility, specifically with Chromebooks and Vivaldi browser

Most mentioned

Cross-platform functionality
Lack of a free or trial version
Time tracking effectiveness

Recent reviews

If it works for you, it's okay. Unfortunately, my own request to add a small crucial feature (tracking of parent application title for multi-window apps) went unsolved for 5 months now, so I'm cancelling my subscription. A bit of a shame really.

Vadim “YellowAfterlife” Dyachenko, 2017-05-18

För dyr för min smak, men annars verkar den bra.

Marcus Medina (Marcus), 2024-03-06

no free, no trial.

Mikhail, 2023-08-26

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Safety

Risk impact

RescueTime for Chrome and Chrome OS may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.