Mindful Internet Use

A Chrome Extension that prevents mindless browsing

Mindful Internet Use: Your Tool Against Mindless Browsing

Mindful Internet Use is a unique Chrome Extension combatting the pitfalls of Problematic Internet Use. Rather than blocking websites, MIU aims to change user habits, instilling mindfulness during browsing. It encourages positive web usage through tools like breathing exercises and motivational quotes that resonate with the user's values. The extension promotes optimal internet use, allowing users to access mindless websites only after conscious consideration. Importantly, user data remains secure on their device, ensuring privacy.

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Extension stats

By: henry.gondorff.miu

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.78

(63)

Version: 1.0.13 (Last updated: 2022-12-21)

Creation date: 2020-07-05

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 416.77K

Email: he*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 22,518 ▼ 25

Other rankings

#1232 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #2 in internet keyword 54 ▲ 1 #33 in website usage keyword 53 #33 in website usage. keyword 53

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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The name MIU, short for Mindful Internet Use, can be viewed as the antonym of the Psychological term Problematic Internet Use (PIU). Problematic Internet Use is described as ”an inability to control one's use of the Internet which leads to negative consequences in daily life”.

Unlike many other extensions, MIU will not provide a quick fix by blocking websites. MIU will instead focus on the reason behind the problem, the user's tendency to browse the web mindlessly. By repeatedly encouraging a more intentional and mindful usage of the internet this extension will help the user to quit undesirable internet use.

The goal of this extension is to give its user a tool to help them avoid mindless browsing and unintentional internet use. This will be done by encouraging the user to breathe and present quotes that remind the user what they value before allowing the user to access a listed website.

Neither your quotes nor list of mindless websites will be sent anywhere, the data will remain secure on your own device.

Source code: https://github.com/IvarssonAndreas/mindful-internet-use

User reviews

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Pros

Helps improve mindfulness and focus.
Appreciated for its design and functionality.
Effective in limiting distractions and internet addiction.
User-friendly interface and easy to use.
App provides breathing exercises that aid concentration.

Cons

Some users experienced issues with website blocking precision.
Desire for more customization options, such as specific time limits for different websites.
Request for additional features like blocking by keywords.

Most mentioned

Overall effectiveness in reducing distractions.
Positive feedback on the user interface.
Suggestions for enhanced customization options.

User reviews

Great Idea! Love to see research backed methods being easily accessible by the general public. Love the UI as well!

Lilyann Caballero, 2024-12-30

Excellent. Best idea ever. If Google takes it down, I will make a Firefox version to protect mankind against evil companies trying to hiyack our minds with attention AI algoritms and clickbaits.