Delayed Gratification

A quick and easy cure for Endless Scrolling Syndrome.

What is Delayed Gratification?

'Delayed Gratification' is a Chrome extension designed to curb endless scrolling habits. When you attempt to visit a time-consuming website, the extension gives you 15 seconds to rethink your action. This delays the immediate gratification of mindlessly scrolling and helps improve your digital wellness. Customize your list of 'bad websites' and time settings by clicking on the hourglass icon in your browser.

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Extension stats

By: delayedgratificationapp

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 7,000+

Rating: 4.75 (65)

Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2017-01-09)

Creation date: 2017-01-09

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 57.31K

Email: de*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 12169 ▼ 40

Other rankings

#24308 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 20

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Extension summary

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Every time you tab into a time-eating website, Delayed Gratification gives you 15 seconds to make sure you actually wanted to do that. Because, let's face it, it's mostly just muscle memory at this point.

Click on the hourglass icon in your browser to add "bad websites" and update your time settings.

NOTE: Delayed Gratification is currently in beta. Please contact [email protected] with any bugs or suggestions.

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Pros

Simple and effective in blocking specific websites without blocking entire domains.
Provides a reminder to help users realize their distractions instead of outright blocking sites.
Offers a clean and minimalist user experience.
Allows for some level of customization, such as specific website blocking.
Funny messages displayed on blocked websites enhance user experience.

Cons

Limited options for lock-out time, causing some users to find the extension less effective.
Blocking a site can unintentionally affect other websites due to similar URL endings.
The countdown timer continues even when the tab is exited, reducing effectiveness.
Lacks features for custom delay times and scheduling of active/inactive periods.
Users want the ability to focus the timer only when the blocked tab is active.

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