Nudge

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.
Stats
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.67 (81)
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
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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

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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 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
Recent reviews
what an amazing free tool!! Saves me so much time from manually unfollowing everyone. Thank you for creating it!
by Yingke Yingke, 2020-01-10

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

Love!
by Paul Ivanov Paul Ivanov, 2022-06-03
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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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