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Otto - Pomodoro Focus timer, Tasks and Website Blocker

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Michelle KassisNov 25, 2024

I really love this app! The one thing that seems to glitch is the popup option stopped working even with notifications turned ON. It also resets right back to the 25 min session rather than my customized focus time.

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperNov 25, 2024

Hi Michelle! The large popup (which is embedded in websites) should now show your customized focus time. But the smaller popup (otto popup) doesn't show that. I'll fix it in the next update.

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Nazanin MonfaredNov 24, 2024

Hey! Thanks a ton for creating this app. It worked like a charm for me for days, but then it suddenly stopped counting. Now, it only works if I manually stop the timer and restart, and it's really bumming me out. Appreciate any help with this!

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperNov 24, 2024

Hi Nazanin! The timer should continue from where it's stopped after a couple of seconds. If you're using the task timer then I've released a new update so that should fix the task timer stopping bug (waiting for it to be approved by the chrome team) If you could give me some more info on this that'd be helpful. Please email be at jbnj(at)ottoapp.me

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Alina DevoogdOct 4, 2024

I love the extension, I love pomodoro, and seeing it up above. I love the element of gamification and earning points HOWEVER, none of my points or stats get saved whatsoever. It isn't tracking my stuff and I can't find any place in my settings to fix it!

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperOct 5, 2024

Hi Alina! Yes, thats a bug. Thanks for reporting! :) I'm aware of it and it's on my list to fix. Currently though there are other features/fixes I'm prioritising but I do have plans to overhaul the stats/points/reporting system soon. Ideally this month or the next. edit (Oct 15, 2024): Hi Alina, I've fixed the focus stats not getting saved bug. Needs version 1.0.32 New improvements coming soon, including a better game mechanic and better analytics.

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Kimberly FongSep 16, 2024

LOVE this extension, but tasks feature is glitchy. Pause buttons not working on both the pop up and the extension. I also set a task to 15 mins but it sets a timer of 30 mins. Other than that, it's one of the best apps out there. I will be using the timer feature more.

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperSep 18, 2024

Hi Kimberly, thank you for your review. Yea it can be glitchy sometimes, I will be fixing it soon. :) edit edit (Oct 15, 2024): Hi Kimberly, I've fixed the tasks. To get the latest fixes you'll need version 1.0.32 or higher. - Pause buttons now work both for popup and task list embeds in pages - Can switch tasks in sequence mode from embeds - Smoother drag and drop - The duration can be changed now and it's not a fixed at 15 min. - Fixed the 30 min bug - When a task finishes, it shows you a popup to go to next task or extend current task unlike before. + many more fixes :)

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Andrea WattAug 4, 2024

i love this extension , one of the best pomodoro extension i have ever used. Although I have one request, please please add a stopwatch mode along with the pomodoro mood.

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Sagittarius serpentariusJul 31, 2024

Nice, love the aesthetic and how straight to the point it is. However, its autoblocking does not work properly. Overall, a useful extension.

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperJul 31, 2024

Hi Sagittarius, can you give me more details on how it's not working properly? I just tested it and it works as expected. Autoblock never blocks a website permanently, only that particular session of the tab will be blocked. edit (Oct 15, 2024): I've improved the feature and fixed the bugs with autoblocking. Needs version 1.0.32 or higher. - Autoblocking now syncs between tabs - can set different autoblock duration for when timer is on/off - If a website gets autoblocked, it'll be perma blocked regardless of the timer being on/off. You'll have to manually unblock it from the autoblock tab in the popup.

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angelJul 12, 2024

Very cute and the website blocking is super useful, only complaint is that I wish there was an option to keep the timer on the screen to keep me motivated.

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperOct 15, 2024

Yes, I will add it soon :)

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Caleb CoxJul 8, 2024

Perfect!

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperJul 9, 2024

thank you Caleb!

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Amy KimJul 2, 2024

This extension is AmAzInG. I'm one of those people who always get distracted every 5 minutes and goes wandering off to a random site. However, with this wonderful creation my focus is next level. Otto blocks sites, lets you customize the sound, and works along with you. I love this extension and will use actively. Thank you!

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperJul 5, 2024

thank you for the kind words Amy! I just added a new quality of life feature called "The command bar", you can open it from anywhere by pressing cmd + shift + o to quickly start the timer. I hope you find this new feature useful. You should be able to use it in a day or two. You can find more info here https://ottoapp.me/help/command-box

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Thais AlvarengaJun 26, 2024

Absolutely love the extension; such a life savior! Besides having all the functionalities for a pomodoro timer (like letting you set how much time you allot for working and resting), it just has the best animation! I LOVE that Otto is working out alongside me. And the page blocker is great. Otto's disappointment when you open a blocked page breaks my heart and makes me want to go straight back to work. One of the best extensions out there productivity, hands down!

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Joel BenjaminDeveloperJun 26, 2024

thank you for the kind words, Thais! :)

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