# Doomscroll Control

> On Doomscroll websites you will be asked to specify the amount of time you want to spend on that site. After that time you will be asked again. Click the toolbar-icon to it to add/remove Doomscroll websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/doomscroll-control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/doomscroll-control)

## Overview

- **ID:** `doomscroll-control`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kilian Wilkes
- **Category:** alerts-updates,tabs
- **Daily users:** 41
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-18
- **First published:** 2025-02-03
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/doomscroll-control/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/GitHub-Kiwi/Doomscroll\_control](https://github.com/GitHub-Kiwi/Doomscroll_control)

## Description

This browser extension aims to get you out of the state of <b>mindlessly scrolling</b> on those websites that are designed to get you to <b>scroll like a mindless zombie</b>.

When entering such a website, you will see a window, that will remind you to only stay on the website as long as you enjoy your stay.
You will estimate how long you would actually like to stay on this website and then proceed with your visit on the website as usual.
After the time is up, the reminding window will show again. This is the moment where you should ask yourself if you really still enjoy your time, or if you have already turned into a scrolling zombie.

Click the toolbar-icon to it to add/remove doomscroll websites or access.

If you would like to learn more about how websites get you to mindlessly scroll, you can learn more about the topic of the so called <b>skinner box</b> in  
<a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/4816c8dd5c25780d9653b1f61a9c143576a0aa545742758ec13786122d79eff6/https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=bNOol5OTasw" rel="nofollow">this video (on youtube)</a>

## Rankings

- #17,761 — Overall
- #96 — control
- #103 — self control
- #114 — scroll

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/doomscroll-control)