ActivityWatch Web Watcher

Log the current tab and your browser activity with ActivityWatch.

ActivityWatch Web Watcher - Track Your Online Time

ActivityWatch Web Watcher is a specialized Chrome extension designed to log the current tab and entire browser activity. This unique tool works in conjunction with the ActivityWatch application to capture and quantify the time a user spends on the web. Its open-source design offers transparency and customization potential for advanced users. Note: ActivityWatch application is required for this extension to function.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Version: 0.4.3 (Last updated: 2021-03-17)
Creation date: 2020-05-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • notifications
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • http://localhost:5600/api/*
  • http://localhost:5666/api/*
Size: 76.16K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

ActivityWatch (v0.12.1b5)
4.37 (180) 12,711+
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4.78 (40) 2,099+
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4.90 (86) 5,881+
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Extension summary

A browser plugin that extends ActivityWatch with the ability to keep track of how much time you spend on the web.

NOTE: Requires you to have ActivityWatch installed on your computer!

Sourcecode is available at: https://github.com/ActivityWatch/aw-watcher-web

User reviews

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Pros
  • Realtime and accurate data logging.
  • Works flawlessly and doesn't impact system resources.
  • Useful for monitoring activities and understanding where time is spent.
  • Free and open source.
  • Great integration with ActivityWatch.
Cons
  • Doesn't track activity from the browser.
  • Clarity issues if the server is running.
Most mentioned
  • Love it!
  • Great functionality.
  • Life-changing extension.
User reviews
Hi guys, any chances of porting this extension to Manifest V3 in Chrome?
by Woo Koo, 2024-12-15

Great!
by pafito 1106, 2024-12-08

by Cássio Maletich, 2024-12-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ActivityWatch Web Watcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ActivityWatch Web Watcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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