Delay is used to break habitual browsing, by having the moment to reflect you'll decide if you want to navigate to the website.
Delay - Your Tool to Break Unintentional Browsing Habits
Delay is a Chrome extension designed with the aim of helping users break their unintentional browsing habits. It allows users to create a list of URLs that will be delayed before loading, offering time to consciously decide on navigation. It also records and charts the user's interactions with these sites, comparing navigation attempts with completed delays. The extension features synchronization, incrementing delay time and incognito mode compatibility. Delay helps users regain control over their internet usage by fostering awareness and intentional decision-making.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- webNavigation
- storage
- tabs
Size: 146.43K
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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Helps with productivity
- Great functionality for blocking distracting sites
- User-friendly and visually appealing
- Can set delays for specific sites
Cons
- Does not work properly in incognito mode
- Delay only applies when navigating to new sites, not within sites
- Users experience technical issues accessing the control window
- Unintended page reloads that disrupt navigation
Most mentioned
- Delay functionality
- User error and technical issues
- Request for custom messages for sites
- Need for a quick toggle button for the extension
User reviews
good, but if you try to enter a site, then resign and type new url, after the time set it will load that site instead, that I think is not desirable
exampla
xyz.com is on my delay site (30sec setup)
chess.com is not
I try to enter xyz.com
it shows me delay screen
I type in the same tab google.com
google.com opens
after 30sec it opens xyz.com
Can you fix that?
by
Mateusz Kowalczyk, 2024-04-17
This is doing exactly what I need it to, unfortunately I am weak willed, and sometimes go to turn it off if I have an hour to kill so I can watch YouTube, since I use this app to completely block me off from it. The only issue is that when I go to turn it off, if I go to extensions and click on delay to open the control window, it doesn't open. Not exactly sure what the issue is, may be user error, but I have to reinstall in order to be able to access it again. This is actually a positive since I am forced to not watch YouTube, but can be a hassle on certain occasions. Otherwise great app, works great, looks great, does what it needs to do!
by
Matas Skucas, 2023-02-24
There are similar options that are less buggy. I love the functionality, but after the page load, there's a second reload that brings me back to the original page I was waiting for, even if I already navigated away. Very jarring and potentially dangerous, as it could end up marking a message as read and then sending me elsewhere without reading it.
by
Tyler Laprade, 2022-07-06
Extension safety
Risk impact
Delay requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Delay. Use it at your own risk.
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