Mindful Browsing

Beautifully interrupts mindless browsing, and gets you back to your life.

What is Mindful Browsing?

"Mindful Browsing" is a Chrome extension that helps with mindful internet usage. You can specify which sites you wish to be careful on time usage and also provide a list of things you'd opt to do instead. It doesn't block your access, instead it prompts you of your decision and then reminds you 10 minutes later. It features captivating landscape images and respects your privacy by not tracking your activities.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.mindfulbrowsing.org

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.40 (50)

Version: 1.2.6 (Last updated: 2021-01-30)

Creation date: 2020-04-23

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
http://*/
https://*/
https://www.mindfulbrowsing.org/*
unlimitedStorage

Size: 445.44K

Email: *****@inkandfeet.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 8383 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#3264 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 3 #1 in browsing keyword 27 #97 in browser keyword 86 #197 in chrome browser keyword 69 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Mindful Browsing (v3.7.14)

4.00

(1) 84

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Extension summary

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Entirely in your control. You specify which sites you'd like to be mindful about your time on, and provide a list of things you'd generally rather do instead.

Mindful Browsing doesn't block you from visiting sites - it simply asks if you'd like to visit, and if so, reminds you 10 minutes later.

Beautiful. Mindful Browsing features stunning photographs from some of the world's best landscape photographers. If you're a photographer and are interested in having your work featured, email [email protected].

Free. Open. Safe. Mindful Browsing was built by me, Steven Skoczen, to help with my own mindless browsing. Friends liked it, so I made it available for free on the chrome store.

Mindful Browsing doesn't track any of your activity, and the code is open-source so that you (or a geeky friend) can verify nothing sneaky is going on.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use
Helps reduce distractions
Simple and elegant solution
Beautiful design and pictures
Effective self-control tool

Cons

No longer updated
Technical issues with functionality (e.g., items getting deleted, not blocking sites)
Lack of customization options (e.g., time adjustments, on/off toggle)
Difficult to read text due to low contrast
Dependence on external control for self-regulation

Most mentioned

Technical issues with functionality
Need for customization options
Easy to use and helpful
Beautiful design
Desire for on/off toggle feature

Recent reviews

Great app but it is no longer updated, you guys can try out focusmode - stay focused, be present

Umar Luqman, 2024-09-14

Simple and elegant solution to make browsing just a little more intentional. It would be nice to also be able to configure the time between repeat reminders.

Alex Bleakley, 2024-08-30

nothing against the extension but hate the idea of relying on external factor to control your impulses or conditioning

redacted, 2023-06-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mindful Browsing may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.