Time Travel

Spoof the current date and time seen by websites. Useful for debugging frontend apps that depend on the time.

Time Travel: Chrome Extension for Date Manipulation

"Time Travel" is a Chrome extension that enables users to spoof the current date and time seen by websites. It is particularly useful for debugging time-dependent frontend applications, allowing developers to test without altering system time. With a simple interface, users can set a specific date and time, and any JavaScript Date object will reflect this fake time. Additionally, the extension features a pause and play function, giving users control over the time display during testing.

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By: Christian Pulvermacher

Users: 9,000+

Rating: 4.48

(27)

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-12)

Creation date: 2023-04-30

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
scripting

Size: 27.99K

Email: pu*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

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# 10,876 ▲ 82

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#146 in Developer Tools ▲ 2

#13 in travel keyword 34 ▲ 1

#24 in date keyword 16 ▼ 1

#93 in system keyword 17 ▼ 3

#118 in javascript keyword 44 ▲ 1

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Change the current date and time seen by websites. You can use it to debug time-dependent frontend/JavaScript applications without having to change the system time.

Usage:

Switch to the tab where you want to to change the time.
Click the extension icon in the toolbar.
Enter the date and time you want to set and confirm, e.g. "2023-04-27 12:40" (local time)
When first activating the extension on a tab, click Reload when prompted.
Any JavaScript Date object in the current tab now returns the fake date/time you set.

To restore the system time, click the extension icon again and press Reset.

When the fake time is turned on, the clock is paused by default. You can press the play (▶) button to make the fake clock tick forward at a normal rate. Press stop (⏹) to pause the clock.

User reviews

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Pros

Effective for web app development and testing
Easy to use and intuitive interface
Allows manipulation of date and time without changing system clock
Works as intended for various scenarios like debugging bugs
Convenient functionality for simulating different times

Cons

Sometimes requires a page refresh to activate
May not work as expected on certain websites
Some users report that it does nothing after activation
Lack of advanced time picker for finer adjustments
Inconsistent performance on specific dates or scenarios

Most mentioned

Works great for testing web applications
Simple and effective tool for developers
Issues related to it not functioning correctly
Some users find it useless or ineffective
User-friendly interface

User reviews

This was perfect for me. The URL I had showed me the arena schedule for today. I needed it for 11 days in the future. It worked like a charm; I got the schedules for 11 days in the future and didn't have to mess up my PC changing the clock. It only affects the web page where you set the time. Thank you!

Rick Jepson, 2024-11-20

I needed a way to test a bug on a website that only happened on Sundays, setting the system clock doesn't work as browsers see it as a security issue. This extension worked perfectly and allowed us to debug what we needed.

Mark Geater, 2024-11-18

Totally uaeless! Does nothing! Does nothing after activating. Every page ignores it! Does nothing after reloadin page. Does nothing after clearing data and cache. Does nothing! NOTHING!! ......except it does effectively steal valuable time from your life!!