Offset start-times in Google Calendar

Offset start-times in Google Calendar

Offsets start-times by default when adding a Google Calendar event, using a user-configured number of minutes.

What is Offset start-times in Google Calendar?
'Offset start-times in Google Calendar' is a Chrome extension designed to add convenience to your scheduling process. It defaults event start-times to be a few minutes after the hour, based on a user-defined setting. Coupled with Google Calendar's Speedy Meetings setting, it helps in avoiding back-to-back meetings and reduces time pressure.
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Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.88 (8)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-04-05)
Creation date: 2023-03-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 65.25K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Want to start all of your meetings at 5 minutes after the hour by default? That's what this extension does! It offsets start-times by default when adding a new event in the Google Calendar web UI, using an offset you configure (default 5 minutes). Works with the Speedy Meetings setting in Google Calendar too, so you can leave some room before and after your meeting. Back-to-back meetings are draining; give your attendees time to eat!

Installing: After adding the extension, you need to refresh your Google Calendar page in order for it to work

User reviews
by Jacob Matto Jacob Matto, 2024-04-17

Simple and effective. My team has agreed to start meetings 5 mins past the hour/half-hour. This extension makes life so much easier.
by Chris Irving Chris Irving, 2024-04-01

works great
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Safety
Risk impact

Offset start-times in Google Calendar is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Offset start-times in Google Calendar has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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