# Delay Distraction

> Delay Distraction is meant to help delay procrastination and distraction by making pages load slower. Users can add items with customizable delay times to help them stay on track when working or studying.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/delay-distraction](https://chrome-stats.com/d/delay-distraction)

## Overview

- **ID:** `delay-distraction`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Frank Jia
- **Category:** social-communication,tabs
- **Daily users:** 44
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-02-24
- **First published:** 2020-02-24
- **Size:** 252 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/delay-distraction/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/frankfka/Delay-Distraction](https://github.com/frankfka/Delay-Distraction)

## Description

**Delay Distraction** is a Chrome extension designed to help users manage procrastination and stay focused during work or study. By intentionally introducing customizable delays in page loading times, it discourages impulsive browsing and distractions. Users can add specific sites or items where they want the delay to apply, tailoring the experience to their productivity needs.

This open-source tool offers a practical approach to improving concentration and task management by creating a slight buffer before accessing distracting content, helping maintain mental focus. The source code is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/frankfka/Delay-Distraction) for transparency and customization.

## Rankings

- #16,995 — Overall
- #36 — procrastine
- #215 — extract
- #222 — section

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/delay-distraction)