Calm for Chrome

Stop mindless checking by taking a breath before you check! Facilitates alternative, productive ways to take a break.

Calm for Chrome: Mindfulness Extension to Cut Down Mindless Browsing

'Calm for Chrome' is a thoughtful extension that encourages mindful browsing by not blocking but slowing access to blacklist sites. Prior to loading a site, a prompt to breathe appears, allowing users to assess their need for visiting that page. The occurrence of this prompt can be adjusted according to user's preference, offering a perfect balance between distraction and productivity. Welcome to mindful and calmer browsing!

Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: Calm
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.56
(48)
Version: 0.0.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-01-17)
Creation date: 2018-01-17
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • background
Size: 65.18K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros
  • Helps with relaxation and calming down
  • Great idea for mindfulness
  • Easy to use and integrates well with Chrome
  • Users reported feeling more relaxed
  • Can assist in mindful breathing
Cons
  • Requires payment for full features
  • Technical issues like loading problems
  • Inability to block entire domains effectively
  • Privacy concerns about data collection
  • Breathe prompt can interfere with browsing
Most mentioned
  • Relaxation and calming effects
  • Issues with functionality and bugs
  • Need for payment to access full features
User reviews
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by Hùng Lê, 2024-05-02

by Matthew Rister, 2024-04-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Calm for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Calm for Chrome. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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