YouTube Wait - Mindful Browsing

Pause, choose, and reclaim control before YouTube hijacks your day. Adds intentional friction between you and the algorithm.

YouTube was built to grab you. Most visits aren't decisions - they're reflexes. This extension adds a psychological friction layer so every visit becomes a real choice. Features: 🎯 Pick your intent before entering (8 categories including "just killing time") ⏱️ 10-second idle countdown that resets on any mouse/keyboard input 📊 Daily and weekly time tracking shown in bold red 🎭 Final yes/no choice with rotating witty puns 🏃 Hidden exit button that moves around (so it's deliberate) 🕐 30-minute grace period after consent (no nagging) ⚙️ Three presets: Vacation / Normal / Study - plus per-feature toggles 🌐 Hebrew and English support with one-click toggle Open source: github.com/eitanav/youtube-wait-extension Built on psychological research: - Implementation Intentions (Gollwitzer) - Loss Aversion (Kahneman) - Idle resets force genuine pause - Category logging builds self-awareness over time No tracking, no servers, no ads. Everything stays in your browser.