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.
Extension stats
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
Email: ac*****@googlegroups.com
URLs: Website
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Realtime and accurate data logging
- Free and open source
- Flawless performance with minimal system resource impact
- Ability to monitor activities continuously
- Helps users understand their digital habits
Cons
- Issues with Chrome extension compatibility and updates
- Lack of support for ChromeOS communication
- No activity tracking from the browser
Most mentioned
- Great tool for tracking activities
- Useful for understanding time spent on various tasks
- Requests for improved integration with Chrome and other platforms
User reviews
Any update on the removal of this extension from Chrome Web store. It was a great tool indeed.
by 
Daud Ahmad, 2024-12-30
Daud Ahmad, 2024-12-30 by 
Athreya C, 2024-12-30
Athreya C, 2024-12-30Please make the Extension be able to talk to the Android app on ChromeOS. I do not want to run Linux just for ActivityWatch.
by 
Per, 2024-12-30
Per, 2024-12-30Extension 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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