Focus by MDS

Streamline your workday with integrated task management and focused work sessions, all within your browser

Focus by MDS: Enhance Productivity with a Chrome Extension

"Focus by MDS" is a Chrome extension that serves as a digital productivity assistant, bundling a to-do list and Pomodoro-style timer to streamline your workday. It provides customizable working intervals to keep you focused, followed by breaks to reduce burnout. A fluid to-do list feature allows for detailed task organization, making project tracking and execution a breeze. With each new tab, you're greeted by stunning wallpapers that refresh your workspace and keep you motivated throughout your tasks.

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Extension stats

By: Minimal Desk Setups

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.11

(45)

Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-05-14)

Creation date: 2023-12-19

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 12.39M

Email: De*****@minimaldesksetups.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,634 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#442 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #3 in focus keyword 18 #229 in google tasks keyword 40 ▲ 4 #275 in task keyword 53 ▲ 10

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Very useful for organizing tasks
Aesthetic design and pleasing look
Good functionality for task timing and productivity
Integrates well into daily workflow without paywall
Provides a minimalist style that many users appreciate

Cons

Issues with functionality and initial setup confusions
Request for additional features such as blocking websites
Clock-related issues (font size, appearance, distracting behavior)
Some requests for customization options like themes or color coding
Problems with lost data after updates

Most mentioned

Integration with Google Calendar
Aesthetic design
Issues with task timing and clock functionality
Desire for more customization options
Initial setup confusion or clarity on how to use

User reviews

The Extension is very useful in terms of organizing tasks rom my Google Calendar, the Focus feature is really a MVP for this Extension. It also gives your Chrome homepage a very good Aesthetic look that just cheers up your mood!!

Atharv Agrawal, 2025-02-14

This is a very good extension. I enjoy using it However, If it can integrate with my google calendar tasks and also have auto play of the specific task that is up on my calendar for better tracking, it will be cool

Temitayo Ipinlaiye, 2025-01-02

really good, but there should be a way to block websites during focus

James Savin, 2024-12-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Focus by MDS 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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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Focus by MDS. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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