Delayed Gratification
A quick and easy cure for Endless Scrolling Syndrome.
Delayed Gratification - Endless Scrolling Cure Chrome Extension
'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.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
Size: 57.31K
Email: de*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
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.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Simple and effective for managing distractions
- Allows for blocking specific pages without blocking whole domains or sites
- Encourages self-reflection and control over web usage
- Lightweight and minimalist design
- Humorous messages displayed when attempting to access blocked sites
Cons
- Limited options for lock-out times, often too short for some users
- Countdown continues even when switching tabs, allowing for easy bypassing
- Some filters are overly broad and block more sites than intended
- Lacks customization options for delaying and scheduling block times
Most mentioned
- Need for longer customizable lock-out times
- Issues with countdown timer continuing when not focused on the tab
- Desire for customization options for blocking times
- Simplicity and effectiveness of the extension
User reviews
by 
Roberto Rentería, 2024-12-27
Roberto Rentería, 2024-12-27solid
you can put www.x.com to make it only block x.com instead of anything that ends in X
by 
Akuma Strife, 2024-10-11
Akuma Strife, 2024-10-11Love it
Has some downsides, which are highlighted in other reviews, but all in all: very simple, very clean and most importantly - very effective
by 
Florian Stadler, 2024-09-17
Florian Stadler, 2024-09-17Extension safety
Risk impact
Delayed Gratification requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Delayed Gratification has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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