Mindful Internet Use

A Chrome Extension that prevents mindless browsing

What is Mindful Internet Use?

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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By: henry.gondorff.miu

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.77 (60)

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

# 23816 ▼ 214

Other rankings

#1224 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 3 #1 in internet keyword 41 ▲ 1 #35 in website usage keyword 55 ▼ 3 #35 in website usage. keyword 55 ▼ 3

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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 focus and productivity.
Effective in managing internet distractions.
Provides a mindfulness practice through forced breathing.

Cons

Lacks customizable duration options for blocking.
Inconsistent blocking functionality for specific URLs.
Some users experienced issues with typing quotes to unlock.

Most mentioned

Desire for more customization options.
Overall effectiveness of the extension.
Appreciation for the mindfulness aspects.

Recent reviews

I love this extension 10/ 10, is there something similar on iphone or android ?

Daniel Santiago Castillo González, 2024-10-04

Zepsilon, 2024-09-18

give option for adjesting duration, like custom 1sec-15sec, you started directly from 10sec, & also give the option of keeping the black page rather than this disturbing circle rounding, i suggest you to refer "pause" extension by freedom, it's clean & simple & cutomizable.