Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites

Limit your time spent on distracting sites. Limit is an extension that allows you to set time limits for distracting websites.

Limit - Manage Your Time on Distracting Websites Efficiently

'Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites' is an Edge add-on developed to provide you control over the time you spend on websites that may distract you from your work. You can list down the names of tricky websites and set a daily time limit for each one of them. As you reach near the set limit, it sends a soft reminder to wrap up your activities. Overstepping the limit takes you to a relaxing Green Screen. Be it Facebook or Duolingo, keep a check on your time spent for increased focus and productivity. Note that your data remains secure and private on your device only.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 4,548
79
Rating: 4.00
(8)
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2021-03-15)
Creation date: 2021-03-15
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • idle
  • notifications
Size: 793.66K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites (v1.0.3)
60,000 4.60 (650)
Not available on Android
Limit - Limit Distracting Sites (v0.1.4)
4,134 4.39 (44)

User reviews

good
by fu/k, 2024-07-13

Tried it out and it didn't work. I set youtube.com to timeout at 5 minutes and after 12 minutes youtube is still running. The little timer that runs in the corner indicated the website, youtube.com was running for under 2 minutes. I love the idea of the extension, it just doesn't work.
by Andy, 2024-01-25

do nothing except timer. I set up 5min timer for twitch and guess what ? Yes, nothing. Twitch working after 5 min limit.
by CAT, 2023-05-08
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Limit - Set Limits for Distracting Sites. Use it at your own risk.

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