# Startled Reminder

> Reminds you to take a break if you stay too long on a page.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/startled-reminder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/startled-reminder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `startled-reminder`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dolla
- **Category:** alerts-updates
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-28
- **First published:** 2025-04-25
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/startled-reminder/)

## Description

Startled Reminder is a light and friendly Firefox addon that gently nudges you to take a break when you've been browsing the same webpage for too long. If you stay on a single page for more than 30 minutes, a cute on-screen message will appear:
"You've been here a while... maybe it's time for a little break? 😊"
Designed with mindfulness in mind, this addon helps reduce eye strain and boost productivity by reminding you to pause, stretch, or simply breathe. It’s perfect for those who often get lost in deep reading, endless scrolling, or research marathons.
Let Startled Reminder take care of your well-being while you surf the web!

## Rankings

- #134,699 — Overall
- #138 — reminder

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## 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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/startled-reminder)