Rain sound

Background noise to improve productivity.
What is Rain sound?
'Rain sound' is a Chrome extension based on the concept endorsed by scientific study: moderate background noise like rain sound enhances creativity and productivity. The application models this theory, making your browser a calming haven with the soothing sound of rain. It's your perfect tool for sustaining focus and stimulating creative thinking.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.72 (50)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2015-02-24)
Creation date: 2015-02-23
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 1.06M

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Extension summary

“A moderate level of noise enhances creativity compared to both low and high levels of noise. Moderate background noise induces distraction which encourages individuals to think at a higher, abstract level, and consequently exhibit higher creativity.”

Source: Exploring the Effects of Ambient Noise on Creative Cognition

Based on http://rainycafe.com/

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 sound quality
  • Easy to use with simple click on/off
  • No excessive permissions required
  • Soothing and peaceful for work
  • Variety of sounds, including rain, thunder, and bird chirping
Cons
  • Breathing sound can be annoying
  • Some users may find it overly simple
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Excellent
  • Love it
  • Soothing sounds
  • Great background noise
Recent reviews
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! It really helps to drown out the loud networking team that insists on planning lunch across the cube walls. EVERY. DAY.

Almost 10 years old and still works great. Thanks!
by James F. Dobrow, 2023-10-01

excellent
by DEVANSH SHARMA, 2020-11-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Rain sound does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Rain sound has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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