Forest: stay focused, be present

Name: Forest: stay focused, be present
Rating: 4.3662 (284 reviews)
Author: Forest Developer

Stay focused in a pleasant way.

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Forest: stay focused, be present is a unique Chrome extension designed to help users combat Internet addiction and improve concentration. By planting a virtual seed, users watch it grow into a tree over 30 minutes of focused work. If the user visits blacklisted websites during this time, the tree withers, providing a motivating and interactive way to avoid distractions.

Features include a self-motivated system to promote productivity, cultivating effective 30-minute work intervals, and sharing your growing forest of trees with friends, making focus both fun and socially engaging. This extension transforms time management into a pleasant and rewarding experience, helping users stay present and fully concentrated on their tasks.

Productivity Health & Fitness Utilities

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

6.5.0 Last updated: 2025-01-09

Version code:

5864337

Creation date:

2016-02-15

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
storage
unlimitedStorage
notifications
activeTab
tabs
identity
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

14.90M

Email:

su*****@forestapp.cc

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 509 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#73 in Other extensions ▲ 1

#1 in present keyword 29

#1 in stay keyword 45

#2 in pleasant keyword 8

#8 in dark forest keyword 8

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Forest: stay focused, be present (v6.5.0)

900,000+ 3.81

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User reviews

Users appreciate the app's focus-enhancing concept and its utility when away from the phone app. However, common issues include poor syncing with the mobile version, difficulty canceling or restarting sessions, and missing features like better block list management. Some users also express privacy concerns about permission requests. Overall, the add-on is effective but could improve usability and synchronization.

Pros

Helps users stay focused on their tasks effectively.
Provides a good alternative when the phone app is not available.
Has a motivating concept by encouraging users not to kill their virtual tree.

Cons

Lacks synchronization features with the phone app, causing inconsistencies in progress and plant collections.
Canceling or restarting a session is complicated or not intuitive, leading to user frustration.
Missing some basic functionalities such as easily managing the block list or adding sites during a session.
The extension sometimes disappears URLs from the block list unexpectedly.
Privacy concerns due to lack of clear communication about permissions, especially with the latest update.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Forest: stay focused, be present 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

Forest: stay focused, be present is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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