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.

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Extension stats

By: delayedgratificationapp

Users: 7,000+

Rating: 4.76

(68)

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

Creation date: 2017-01-09

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 57.31K

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

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,587 ▲ 36

Other rankings

#22707 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 615

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 effective
Allows blocking of specific domains without affecting others
Provides a delay before accessing websites, promoting self-control
Great for managing time on essential but potentially distracting websites
Well-executed concept, straightforward to use

Cons

Limited options for customizing block time (only 10, 20, or 30 seconds)
Countdown continues even if the tab is not active, reducing effectiveness
Some filters incorrectly block other related websites
Lacks customization for specific timeframes (like work hours)

Most mentioned

Simplicity and effectiveness of the extension
Desire for longer customizable delay options
Issues with the countdown timer behavior
Need for more control over when the extension activates
Ability to block specific URLs without blocking entire domains

User reviews

simple and effective

Hamdi Bel Hadj Hassine, 2025-01-28

solid you can put www.x.com to make it only block x.com instead of anything that ends in X

Jason Clark, 2024-10-11

Love it Has some downsides, which are highlighted in other reviews, but all in all: very simple, very clean and most importantly - very effective

Florian Stadler, 2024-09-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Delayed Gratification requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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