# Pause Stop Mindless Browsing A > Pause distracting websites before they open. Be mindful and intentional with your browsing using this simple extension. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pause-stop-mindless-browsing-a](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pause-stop-mindless-browsing-a) ## Overview - **ID:** `pause-stop-mindless-browsing-a` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Sòng Bài 79King - **Category:** web-development,alerts-updates - **Daily users:** 1 - **Version:** 1.0.1 - **Last updated:** 2025-03-24 - **First published:** 2025-03-23 - **Size:** 830 KB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pause-stop-mindless-browsing-a/) ## Description Pause distracting websites before they open. Be mindful and intentional with your browsing using this simple extension. Pause breaks the cycle of distraction and mindless browsing and helps you be more focused, productive, and intentional with your technology use. When you open a distracting website, Pause creates a gentle interruption by displaying a calming green screen. After pausing for five seconds (adjustable), you can choose to continue to the site, remain on the green screen with the site temporarily blocked, or close the tab. The interruption created by Pause gently nudges you to make informed, intentional decisions about how you are spending your time. Keep Pause enabled in your browser. It’s a simple and powerful tool to help you control distraction and create more mindful browsing habits that will help you stay focused. Pause is a product of Freedom Labs, where we develop new ways to meaningfully interact with technology. Like our other extensions, Pause is highly privacy-conscious. None of your data is sent anywhere (the cloud, our servers, etc.) It remains secure on your own device. Learn more about Freedom here: https://freedom.to ## Rankings - #103,190 — Overall - #57 — pause - #73 — kindle - #102 — browsing - #210 — stop ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `tabs` - `storage` - `alarms` ### Content script matches - `` ## Safety - **Risk impact:** High risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood ### Analysis details - Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern. - This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Pause - Stop Mindless Browsing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pause-stop-mindless-browsing) — 595 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Intention - Stop Mindless Browsing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/intention) — 687 users, 4.92 / 5 - [Mindful Pause](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mindful-pause) — 1 users, 5.00 / 5 - [The 20s Rule - Break Bad Habits](https://chrome-stats.com/d/the-20s-rule-break-bad-habbits) — 34 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Break the Loop - Browser Extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/break-the-loop-extension) — 1 users - [ZenBlock: Mindful Web Blocker & Focus Timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zenblock-mindful-web-blocker) — 4 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Intentional Web Browsing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/intentional-web-browsing) - [Mindful Browsing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mindfulness-browsing) — 12 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Take a Breath](https://chrome-stats.com/d/take-a-breath) — 7 users - [Time Limit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mindful-browse-) — 87 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Wait a Minute](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wait-a-minute) — 37 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Pause, Reflect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pause-reflect) — 4 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pause-stop-mindless-browsing-a)