Micro Breaks

Schedule break reminders and increase your productivity.

Micro Breaks: Productivity Booster Chrome Extension

"Micro Breaks" is a Chrome extension designed for individuals who spend extended periods in their browser. It incorporates regular, scheduled breaks to help boost productivity, relieve muscle or joint ache, and increase overall alertness. This handy tool uses a visible green icon and optional desktop notifications to notify you when it's time for a break.

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Extension stats

By: Kris Zima

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.18

(33)

Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2015-07-09)

Creation date: 2015-07-08

Permissions:

storage
alarms
notifications
tabs
https://www.google-analytics.com/

Size: 946.18K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 15,273 ▲ 12

Other rankings

#11239 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 132 #18 in break keyword 9 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great concept that promotes taking breaks.
Useful for reducing eye strain from screen time.

Cons

Notifications do not work consistently or at all.
Settings do not save when switching profiles or days.
Lack of customization options for notifications.

Most mentioned

Notifications are absent or unreliable.
Settings not saving when toggling the extension.
Need for custom notification sounds.

User reviews

Great concept, but it doesn't work. There are no notifications. Don't install it, it's a waste of time, and may be a scam.

Karolina, 2023-07-26

Помогите решить мою проблему! Уверен, что предложение хорошее, изменю свою оценку, но это единственный способ который я нашёл, чтобы связаться с вами. Пожалуйста подскажите предусмотрена-ли расширением функция напоминания? В течении суток ни разу ничего такого не подсвечивалось...(

Сергей Алексеев, 2023-06-07

Why do you collect browsing history and sent it to google analytics ಠ_ʖಠ

Sanjay Raju, 2021-06-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Micro Breaks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 Micro Breaks. Use it at your own risk.

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