# FocusMe

> Connector to the FocusMe desktop application to track and block websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/focusme-connector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focusme-connector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `focusme-connector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FocusMe
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 330
- **Weekly downloads:** 18
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (9 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2019-01-23
- **Size:** 82 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/focusme-connector/)
- **Website:** [https://focusme.com/support/](https://focusme.com/support/)

## Description

FocusMe is a powerful Chrome extension that acts as a connector to the FocusMe desktop application, designed to help you eliminate distractions and improve productivity. It allows you to block distracting websites and apps or set time limits to manage your focus effectively.

Key features include a comprehensive Time Tracker to monitor how you spend your days, flexible blocking options to whitelist parts of sites while blocking others, and integrated Pomodoro and break timers to maintain a balanced workflow. The extension ensures you stay protected from distraction even when your willpower wanes by preventing bypassing of your own productivity rules. To fully utilize the extension, download the desktop application at [focusme.com](https://focusme.com).

## Rankings

- #6,419 — Overall
- #12 — focus
- #97 — application
- #126 — desktop
- #236 — spend

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `webNavigation`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`
- `*.facebook.com`
- `chatgpt.com`
- `*.chatgpt.com`
- `chat.openai.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focusme-connector)