Limit Social Media

Pause before opening social media to give yourself time to think

Pause Before Social is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to help you be more intentional about your social media use. It displays a short pause with a countdown timer before opening selected websites, giving you a moment to decide whether you want to continue. Instead of opening a website automatically out of habit, you get a brief opportunity to reconsider your choice. This simple approach can help you become more aware of your browsing habits and avoid unnecessary scrolling. How it works: 1. Displays a short countdown before selected websites open. 2. Gives you time to reconsider opening a distracting website. 3. Helps you make more conscious browsing decisions. 4. Works automatically after setup. 5. Runs quietly without disrupting your browsing experience. A simple approach to mindful browsing Checking social media can become an automatic habit. Pause Before Social introduces a small delay that helps you break this pattern and make a deliberate choice before visiting a selected website. The extension does not completely block access to websites. Once the countdown is over, you can continue browsing as usual. Privacy Pause Before Social does not collect or sell personal information. It does not share user data with third parties or use analytics and tracking tools. Its permissions are used only to provide the extension's core functionality.