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: 3.05

(19)

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

# 17,105 ▲ 9

Other rankings

#25023 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 25

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Helps to block social media and NSFW content effectively.
Works well with a desktop application to enhance focus and productivity.
Users are generally pleased with the app's features and functionality when it's working correctly.
Considered one of the better options for Pomodoro focus and website blocking compared to alternatives.

Cons

Constantly gives error messages about the add-on not being downloaded even when it is.
Requires frequent reinstallation, causing frustration.
Blocks URLs incorrectly, especially with autocomplete in the address bar, disrupting workflow.
Has been reported to delete saved tabs when filtering is applied, causing data loss.
The extension does not effectively communicate with the desktop app and offers limited functionality compared to it.

Most mentioned

Issues with add-on not being recognized by Chrome.
Frequent need for reinstallation of the extension.
Problems with blocking functionality and auto-completion errors.
Data loss due to aggressive filtering of websites.

User reviews

Dojimo, 2025-01-10

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.