Nudge

Make the internet less addictive with nudges that help you avoid getting sucked in
What is Nudge?
"Nudge" is a Chrome extension that aims to make the internet less addictive. It modifies website designs to curb their persuasiveness, presents a visualization of your browsing habits, and empowers you with tools to manage some of the most addictive aspects of the web. It even allows you to delete your Facebook News Feed. Nudge can potentially transform your online life by making your internet use healthier and more productive.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.61 (83)
Version: 1.0.75 (Last updated: 2021-11-01)
Creation date: 2020-05-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • idle
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • <all_urls>
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 35.45M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Nudge hacks website designs to make them less persuasive, visualises addictive browsing patterns, and gives you tools to manage some of the most addictive parts of the internet — e.g. to delete your Facebook News Feed.

It could change your life. Try it!

★ Switches off addictive sites by default

★ Visualises time spent browsing, by showing one more ring every 5 minutes

★ Hides some of the most compulsive sections of websites unless you choose to show them

Tweet us here: https://twitter.com/nudgeextension/

Please be aware that due to code changes on e.g. YouTube, some features - such as the YouTube Autoplay Stopper - may not always work consistently for all users.

Please find the privacy policy in the links on this page, or alternatively here: https://github.com/lgwb89/nudge/blob/master/PRIVACYPOLICY.md

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 users stay focused and manage screen time effectively.
  • Offers a friendly way to take control over social media usage.
  • Great support from developers who promptly fix issues.
  • Highly appreciated for its potential as a productivity tool.
  • Customizable features for different websites.
Cons
  • Unstable performance; often does not work consistently.
  • Users experience issues with configuration and saving settings.
  • Limited availability on browsers other than Chrome.
  • Initial delays in functionality and toggles not working.
  • Some users have reported the extension being disabled by Chrome.
Most mentioned
  • Lately, Chrome has been disabling it for me, saying it violates their terms.
  • Seems like it's broken? In options the toggles don't work.
  • Great app, but it's really unstable. Works only 30% of the time.
  • UPDATE: Fixed! The maker was really supportive and fixed the issue promptly.
Recent reviews
Hey, I just wanted to say that Google removed your "Unfollow Everything" extension. I was really looking forward to trying it out. Is there any other way to get your extension? It's not here on Nudge anymore.
by Brian LeBlanc, 2024-05-23

L App, L Louis
by Kaelin Lapell, 2024-04-04

life changer
by Martin Kocun, 2023-01-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Nudge requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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