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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By: christopher.x.gerber

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Users: 4,000+ ▲ 1,000

Rating: 4.33 (12)

Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-30)

Creation date: 2023-03-30

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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Size: 110.59K

Email: ch*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 16267 ▲ 1983

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#7523 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 10 #21 in google calendar keyword 38 ▼ 1 #43 in calendar keyword 37 #106 in meeting keyword 39 ▲ 2

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Extension summary

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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

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Pros

Helps start meetings 5 or 10 minutes late, aligning with standard practices.
Makes scheduling easier and more efficient, particularly for team workflows.
Simple and effective for users who manage packed meeting schedules.

Cons

Causes errors, especially with the Out of Office (OOO) option.
Does not work well with Google Calendar's progressive web app (PWA) mode.
Requires manual adjustment of meeting end times despite starting at the desired time.

Most mentioned

Works as described for offsetting start times.
Issues with the extension's functionality in recent updates.
The need for manual adjustments despite its intended purpose.

Recent reviews

Hi Team, I have an issue regarding the extension. I did couple of testes on three deferent laptops and found the extension "Offset start-times in Google Calendar " is causing the error specially with OOO option and it might not synced with latest Chrome version.

Mina Mikhail, 2024-10-28

This used to be amazing, but something broke recently where when you create an event, instead of seeing a modal to create an event, it goes straight to event editing screen, and somehow sets 1 hr events. I had to disable this amazing extension. Please fix it and bring it back!

Chinmay Bijwe, 2024-10-21

Works great, but doesn't align with my typical workflow. I run Google Calendar as a progressive web app, and the extension only works in the browser and not in the PWA (This is fixed now!). It also only works when clicking a time slot to create a new meeting, but not when creating from the +Create button or the C shortcut. I LOVE shortening meetings on the front end. It gives me a better breath of fresh air between meetings than ending 5 early (which, realistically, is usually ignored or forgotten)