Nudge
Make the internet less addictive with nudges that help you avoid getting sucked in
What is Nudge?
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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
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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
User reviews summary
Pros
- Helps users reduce time spent on distracting websites
- Allows for customization of settings for different websites
- Built on principles of behavioral science
Cons
- Sometimes unstable, requiring frequent reconfiguration
- Unable to save settings or options sometimes
- Corruption issues have been reported
Most mentioned
- Helps users stay focused and reduce procrastination
- Challenges with saving settings and app stability
- Has a positive impact on reducing social media usage
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Safety
Risk impact
Nudge is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Nudge if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Nudge has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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