focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present

Pause and decide mindfully how long you want to spend on distracting sites.

FocusMode - Stay Focused and Be Present

"focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance intentional browsing, allowing users to pause and decide how long to spend on distracting sites. It features blocked and allowed lists, customizable animations, scheduled on/off times, and strict session settings. PRO users benefit from randomized animated interventions and real-time browsing analytics. With privacy as a priority, all browsing data is stored locally, ensuring that your information remains secure.

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Extension stats

By: https://focusmode.app

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.66

(264)

1 new ratings

Version: 2.7.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-06)

Creation date: 2021-02-15

Permissions:

storage
cookies
alarms
tabs
webNavigation

Host permissions:

https://*.focusmode.app/*
https://*/*
http://*/*

Size: 9.50M

Email: fo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,061 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#529 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#5 in present keyword 30

#9 in focus keyword 18 ▼ 1

#10 in stay keyword 49

#154 in animation keyword 14 ▼ 5

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present (v2.6.1)

225 3.70

(3)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Helps improve productivity
Simple and effective for intentional working
Tracks time spent on websites
Allows scheduling of focus sessions
Offers features that enhance focus and minimize distractions

Cons

Recent updates made essential features paid/subscription only
Distracting advertisements for the pro version
Inconsistent functionality after updates
Limited ability to add keywords without crashing
Removal of previously useful free features

Most mentioned

Transition to a paid model
Removal of essential features from the free version
Distracting pro version ads in the user interface
Need for more customizable options
Overall frustration with recent updates

User reviews

highly recommended ever since they allowed pro for free [well even with out it] it is amazing, also really like the strict mode in which i cant stop it. really hope they let it be this way. thou there is some problem with key words that they dont work sometimes but overalll amazing

Noor ul ain Mansoor, 2025-03-07

does the thing

K K, 2025-02-26

Good but not very enjoyable unless you pay...

Matthias, 2024-12-15

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Extension safety

Risk impact

focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of focusmode - Stay Focused, Be Present. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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