SnapBack Productivity

Focus assistant that detects distraction and gently snaps you back to your task

SnapBack helps users maintain focus during work sessions by detecting when they visit distraction websites and providing gentle reminders to return to their intended task. SnapBack is designed with privacy as a core principle. All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's local storage API. We do not collect, transmit, or share any data with external servers or third parties. 🎯 HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a Focus Session: Set what you're working on and choose a duration (5 minutes to 8 hours, or custom) 2. Automatic Detection: SnapBack monitors your browsing and detects when you visit distraction sites 3. Gentle Intervention: When you spend too long on a distraction site, a non-intrusive overlay appears asking "Was this intentional?" 4. Smart Recovery: Choose to return to your productive task or continue browsing (with customizable cooldown) ✨ KEY FEATURES • Focus Sessions: Set your intent and duration for focused work time • Smart Detection: Automatically detects distraction sites (YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more - fully customizable) • Time-Based Alerts: Configurable threshold (default 90 seconds) before intervention • YouTube Binge Detection: Special detection for rapid video switching (3+ videos in 3 minutes) • Gentle Overlay: Non-intrusive reminder that respects your choice • Return to Task: One-click return to your last productive website • Customizable Settings: Adjust threshold, distraction domains, cooldown duration, and more • Extension Badge: See your session countdown timer in the extension icon • Idle Detection: Lower threshold when you're idle (60 seconds instead of 90) • Privacy First: All data stored locally - no network calls, no tracking, no data collection 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY SnapBack is built with privacy as a core principle: • All data stored locally on your device • No network requests or external servers • No data collection or analytics • No third-party services • Completely offline functionality ⚙️ CUSTOMIZATION • Distraction Domains: Add or remove any websites from your distraction list • Intervention Threshold: Set how long before intervention triggers (30-300 seconds) • Cooldown Duration: Choose how long to wait after "Continue anyway" (1.5 minutes to 60 minutes, or custom) • Sound Cue: Optional audio notification when intervention appears • Session Duration: Flexible session lengths from 5 minutes to 8 hours 📱 PERFECT FOR • Students studying for exams • Remote workers maintaining focus • Anyone struggling with digital distractions • People who want gentle reminders, not blocking • Privacy-conscious users who want local-only solutions 🎨 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY SnapBack is designed to be helpful, not punitive. Unlike website blockers that force restrictions, SnapBack gently reminds you of your intentions and lets you make the choice. It's a tool for awareness and self-regulation, not control. The extension respects your autonomy - you can always choose to continue browsing. The goal is to create a moment of pause and reflection, helping you align your actions with your intentions. 🚀 GET STARTED 1. Install SnapBack from the Chrome Web Store 2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 3. Enter what you're working on 4. Set your session duration 5. Click "Start Session" 6. Focus on your work - SnapBack will gently remind you if you drift The extension badge will show your remaining session time, and you'll get gentle reminders if you visit distraction sites for too long. 💡 TIPS • Start with shorter sessions (15-25 minutes) to build the habit • Customize your distraction domain list to match your specific temptations • Use the "Return to task" feature to quickly get back to productive work • Adjust the threshold based on your needs (lower for stricter focus, higher for more flexibility) Start your focus journey today with SnapBack! Version 1.1.0 - What's New 🌙 Dark Mode - Toggle between light and dark themes - Syncs across popup and intervention overlay - Smooth transitions and modern design 📝 Intent History - Previous tasks auto-suggest when you click the input field - Filter suggestions as you type ⏱️ Custom Duration Saves - Your custom durations now appear in the dropdown - Keeps last 5 custom durations for quick access - No more re-typing your preferred times ✨ UX Improvements - Auto-fill playful default intents (no typing required!) - Press Enter to start session from any input - Improved URL detection (handles www., https://, etc.) 🐛 Bug Fixes - Fixed timer not starting when switching tabs - Fixed new tab URL detection - Improved window focus tracking