Break Timer

Enforce periodic breaks to prevent RSI / eye strain.

Break Timer - Prevent RSI and Eye Strain with Periodic Breaks

Break Timer is a Chrome extension that reminds users to take regular breaks while working or studying. These breaks are crucial in preventing Repetitive Strain Injury(RSI), eye-strain, and overall fatigue. Users can customize the length of breaks, frequency, and mode of reminder (notification or fullscreen break window). The extension also offers functionality for setting working hours, customizing appearance of notifications, and enabling a gong sound. It can optionally restart the break countdown intelligently based on user activity. Break Timer is open source and contributions are welcome.

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By: tomjwatson

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.36

(142)

Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2020-06-24)

Creation date: 2020-06-24

Permissions:

storage
alarms
notifications
idle

Size: 917.50K

Email: ch*****@tomjwatson.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,710 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#3077 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 14

#1 in break keyword 9

#4 in timer keyword 42

#41 in computer keyword 21 ▲ 16

#83 in take keyword 40 ▲ 14

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Break Timer (v1.2.6)

921 4.70

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple and easy to use
Works well for taking breaks
Great for self-care and stress relief
Good user interface
Full screen popup notifications are appreciated

Cons

Unable to set specific times for breaks
Breaks can cause issues with Chrome Web Store access
Issues with break notifications not functioning properly after updates
Confusing behavior when trying to skip breaks
Lack of customization for break lengths

Most mentioned

Desire for specific timing options for breaks
Issues with extension blocking access to the Chrome Web Store
Request for more customization options for break lengths
Desire for enforced breaks without bypassing the popup
General praise for the extension's usefulness in managing work breaks

User reviews

simple and easy to use

Jing G, 2024-12-27

Man kan inte ställa in specifika tider, utan bara "var x minut". Jag vill exempelvis bli påmind om paus kl 9 och kl 14. Det går inte :(

Rauken Lewin, 2024-11-05

Works quite well. Depends on you if you use it or not.

Marius Verbavicius, 2024-03-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Break Timer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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