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Break Buddy

by Vienna · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

A friendly reminder to take breaks with helpful tips

Users
12
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#186K
#156K among extensions
Version
1.1.4
updated 25 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months
0612Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 12 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Break Buddy

Tired of endless screen time and digital fatigue? Say hello to Break Buddy! Break Buddy is your essential Chrome extension designed to help you reclaim your well-being and boost productivity by ensuring you take regular, refreshing breaks from your computer. In today's always-on digital world, it's incredibly easy to lose track of time, push yourself too far, and fall victim to eye strain, mental fatigue, and a decline in focus. Break Buddy is here to change that, acting as your personal well-being advocate. Why You Need Break Buddy: Prevent Burnout: Long, uninterrupted work sessions lead to exhaustion. Break Buddy gently nudges you to step away, helping you maintain energy and avoid burnout throughout your day. Reduce Eye Strain: Staring at a screen for hours is tough on your eyes. Our full-screen reminders prompt you to look away, giving your eyes the rest they desperately need. Boost Productivity & Focus: It sounds counter-intuitive, but regular short breaks are scientifically proven to enhance concentration, creativity, and overall efficiency. Come back to your tasks refreshed, re-energized, and ready to tackle anything. Form Healthy Habits: Break Buddy makes it easy to incorporate mindful breaks into your daily routine, fostering better digital wellness habits without you even realizing it. How Break Buddy Works: Break Buddy provides unobtrusive yet unmissable full-screen pop-ups that signal it's time for a pause. Unlike small, easily ignored notifications, our full-screen approach encourages you to truly disconnect from your task. Key Features: Customizable Break Intervals: You're in control! Set your ideal work and break durations to match your unique workflow, whether you prefer the Pomodoro Technique (e.g., 25 mins work, 5 mins break) or longer, custom intervals. Unmissable Full-Screen Reminders: No more missing your break cue. Our polite, full-screen alerts ensure you see it and act on it. Helpful Break Tips: Each reminder comes with a simple, actionable tip for what you can do during your break – stretch, hydrate, look out a window, or take a deep breath. Simple & Intuitive Interface: Easy to set up and manage, with a clean design that won't add to your digital clutter. Lightweight & Efficient: Designed to run smoothly without slowing down your browser. Take control of your screen time and make your well-being a priority. Install Break Buddy today and start working smarter, healthier, and with renewed focus!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−1−7.7%00.00
6 months+3+33.3%00.00
1 year+3+33.3%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Break Buddy appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
break#32+56

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.1.425 Jul 2025
1.1.116 Jul 2025
1.012 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
12 Jul 2025
Size
250 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 1
Permissions
storagealarmssystem.display

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