YouTube Hourly Wage Waste Meter & Distraction Blocker

Track YouTube watch time as financial loss based on your hourly rate. Block distractions and reclaim your time with Focus Mode.

[ Your Time is Not Free ] Time Tax is a digital wellbeing and behavioral change tool that transforms aimless YouTube watching into "visible financial loss," helping you protect your most valuable asset: your time. Have you ever thought "just one more video," only to realize two hours have passed? Instead of relying on pure willpower, this extension leverages "Loss Aversion" (the psychological pain of losing out) to break your autopilot scrolling habits. 🚀 Key Features 1. Hourly Rate Loss Meter - While you watch, your financial loss accumulates second by second based on your self-assigned hourly rate. - By translating wasted time into direct financial impact, it triggers a psychological signal that naturally forces you to close the tab. 2. Focus Mode (Distraction Blocker) - Blocks all addictive elements of YouTube: Recommendations, Shorts, Comments, and the Sidebar. It provides a serene environment where you can focus solely on your intent. - *Disabling this mode requires a 30-second countdown. This intentional friction disrupts dopamine-driven clicking, giving your rational brain time to rethink the urge. 3. Audio-Only Work Mode - Perfect for when you just need background music for work or study. - Turning this mode on turns the screen grayscale and hides the video feed (audio only). Enjoy the music without visual temptations. *Loss tracking is automatically paused during this mode. 4. Morning Checkpoint (Debt Settlement) - The first time you open YouTube the next day, you are presented with an "invoice" of yesterday's total opportunity cost. - You can choose to clear this guilt by "settling the debt" (buying the developer a cup of coffee for $3) or by formally accepting the loss. 💡 Recommended For - People who constantly fall into YouTube rabbit holes and feel regret afterward - Students, professionals, and freelancers who need to reclaim their deep focus - Anyone who wants to rediscover the true value of their time and boost productivity Take back control of your life from the algorithms.