FocusMe

Connector to the FocusMe desktop application to track and block websites. Visit https://focusme.com to get the app.

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FocusMe Chrome Extension: Time Management & Website Blocker

FocusMe is an integrative Chrome extension that works with our desktop application. It features time tracking, flexible blocking options and Pomodoro techniques to boost productivity, while offering enhanced URL detection speed and accuracy. It's not just an ordinary website and app blocker, it's a reliable digital companion designed to streamline your focus and enhance productivity.

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Extension stats

By: https://focusme.com

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 2.94

(18)

Version: 4.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-30)

Creation date: 2020-06-05

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
tabs

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 26.23K

Email: su*****@focusme.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 18,173 ▲ 83

Other rankings

#24980 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 31

Other platforms

Not available on Android

FocusMe (v3.5)

4.11

(9) 408

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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This addon does not work standalone but is a connector to our desktop application.

Block distracting websites and apps or set time limits. Time Tracker shows you how you spend your days. Flexible blocking allows you to whitelist parts of a site but bloc the rest. Pomodoro and Breaks features to stay focused and productive. Stay protected even when your willpower gets low and you try to bypass your own rules!

The extension is recommended for users' of FocusMe desktop application to improve URL detection. It's not strictly required as the application has other methods to obtain the URL which generally work very well, but using the addon can improve accuracy and speed of URL detection on some systems.

Visit https://focusme.com to get the app.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great for blocking social media and NSFW content.
Fantastic features in the main application.
Works effectively to help users focus and avoid distractions.
Superior to other Pomodoro and website/app blocking apps.

Cons

Extension frequently says it is not installed or requires reinstallation.
Does not properly communicate with the main application.
Can unintentionally block legitimate work-related websites.
User experience can be frustrating due to pop-up notifications.

Most mentioned

Issues with the extension being recognized or working properly.
Lost saved tabs due to the blanket blocking feature.
Desire for more customization options for URL blocking.
The main application is more effective than the extension.

User reviews

The software is brilliant, just this chrome extension requires reinstallation multiple times a day, quite frustrating. Been an issue for many months, hope it gets fixed as it has been a recurring issue as is evident by the other reviews from the past months.