Mindful Browsing

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

Mindful Browsing: Control Your Internet Time Effectively

"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

Users: 9,000+

Rating: 4.42

(52)

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

Creation date: 2020-04-23

Permissions:

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

Size: 445.44K

Email: *****@inkandfeet.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 10,335 ▲ 43

Other rankings

#3304 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 38

#2 in browsing keyword 30 ▲ 1

#83 in browser keyword 87 ▼ 7

#107 in permissions keyword 4 ▲ 9

#129 in source keyword 31 ▼ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Mindful Browsing (v3.7.14)

97 4.00

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple and elegant design
Helps maintain focus and manage time effectively
Easy to use and provides helpful reminders
Reminds users to engage in productive alternatives instead of mindless browsing
Non-intrusive and allows users to choose whether to stay on a website or not

Cons

Frequent bugs and issues with remembering settings, resulting in deleted or duplicated entries
No option to customize timing for reminders or to turn the extension on/off when necessary
Background images can be repetitive and distracting
Lack of updates and some users find it no longer functional

Most mentioned

Bugs and functionality issues related to lists being deleted or duplicated
Desire for more customizable timing of reminders
Need for an on/off toggle for the extension during certain hours
Appreciation for its non-intrusive approach to browsing reminders
Simplicity and effectiveness of the tool in promoting mindful browsing

User reviews

simple design, and a hidden gem. The functionality is much better than some of the paid add-ins. I absolutely love it! Please continue

Siwen Rebecca Hu, 2025-02-17

i absolutely love this tool, such a simple thing but a huge help, please keep it running!! 🙏

Eszter Juhasz, 2024-11-03

Great app but it is no longer updated, you guys can try out focusmode - stay focused, be present

Focus Mode, 2024-09-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mindful Browsing requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Mindful Browsing. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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