Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook

Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook

Go to Facebook just for WORK, but then be distracted by Newsfeed?. "Stop Scrolling Newsfeed" is here to help you GET BACK to WORK!

What is Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook?
"Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook" is a Chrome extension empowering users to limit their time spent on Facebook. The tool partially conceals the Newsfeed, allowing short, controlled viewing periods, thus preserving the useful aspects of Facebook without falling victim to distractions. Users can customize viewing periods to suit their individual needs. SSNF also features autoplay video detection and a daily scroll time counter for users who are serious about optimizing their Facebook usage.
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Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.67 (127)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2020-02-27)
Creation date: 2020-02-26
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 58.55K
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Summary

How many times you visit Facebook just to check news from a group, or ask your friend something, but suddenly Facebook's newsfeed distracted you then you keep scrolling and scrolling...

"Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook" (SSNF) protects you from the distraction of Facebook News Feed, but if you want, you still can view your news feed for a short period of time and SSNF will remind you to stop.

Any feedback or suggestion is welcome.

Change log:

[1.2.1] - 2020-02-25

  • Fix the bug hiding newsfeed when users are on group

[1.2.0] - 2020-02-22

  • Support Facebook Beta

[1.1.3] - 2018-07-08

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps to save time by eliminating mindless Facebook scrolling
  • Enhances productivity by blocking news-feed but still allows for messaging and notifications
  • User-friendly and works effectively
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Completely blocks Facebook instead of just stopping the auto-scroll
  • Buggy with the latest Facebook updates
Most mentioned
  • Helps to avoid time wastage on Facebook
  • Increases productivity
  • Issues with the extension not working as expected
Recent reviews
Doesn't do a thing. I've closed and reopened my browser but Facebook still works just fine.
by Chris Snyder Chris Snyder, 2024-01-06

When I click on Just 5 minutes, it isn't letting me see FB anymore.
by Tanya Williams Tanya Williams, 2023-05-09

So cool!
by Bartosz Zaskórski Bartosz Zaskórski, 2022-07-10
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Safety
Risk impact

Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Stop Scrolling Newsfeed for Facebook has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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