Posture Reminder

Reminders to periodically correct your posture.
What is Posture Reminder?
'Posture Reminder' is a lightweight Chrome extension developed to inculcate a habit of maintaining a healthy posture during computer usage. The extension is accompanied by a built-in On/Off switch, and allows users to set reminders on an interval of 15 or 30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours, or a random set between 30 minutes to 4 hours. The reminders are non-obtrusive, permitting users to operate their computers without unwanted interruptions.

Extension stats

Users: 9,000+
Rating: 2.96 (26)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2022-07-02)
Creation date: 2020-03-31
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • background
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 15.53K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Simple and lightweight extension that reminds you at different intervals to correct your posture in order to get into the habit of having a healthy posture while using your computer.

Features:

  • Built-in On/Off switch
  • Reminders at intervals of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, or random (between 30 minutes and 4 hours).
  • Non-obtrusive reminders

User reviews

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Pros
  • Simple and easy to use design
  • Nonobtrusive reminders
  • Aesthetically pleasing compared to other posture reminder extensions
Cons
  • Does not send notifications or reminders as expected
  • Inconsistent functionality after initial use
  • Racist and ableist reminders reported by multiple users
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or provide reminders consistently
  • First reminder works, but subsequent notifications do not
  • Users wish for custom timer settings due to personal needs
Recent reviews
by Adrianne Purpura, 2024-09-26

by Maharba Pathfinder, 2024-03-11

Pretty simple app but is very easy to use . However I wish there was a costume made timer as someone who's new to trying to fix my posture I need to be reminded much more frequently as 5-10 minutes until I can be ready to hold my Posture for longer time
by Asher B, 2024-02-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Posture Reminder requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Posture Reminder has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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