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Focus Guard

by Alan S · Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

A local-first focus timer with guardrails. Simple or Pomodoro mode, pause/resume, optional site blocking, and daily goals.

Users
35
+5 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#125K
#104K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 6 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years
02244Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 35 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Oct 2024Nov 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 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 Focus Guard

Focus Guard Local-First Focus Timer for Deep Work Focus Guard is a privacy-first focus timer designed for deep, uninterrupted work. Run Simple sessions or Pomodoro cycles, optionally block distracting sites, and track daily progress — no accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. ─────────────── ⏱️ Timers That Stay Out of Your Way ─────────────── Simple & Pomodoro Modes Custom focus and break durations Automatic focus → break cycles Pause, resume, or stop anytime ─────────────── 🔒 Focus Lock (Optional) ─────────────── Distraction-Free Sessions Block distracting websites while focusing Create allowlists for essential sites Manually toggle blocking on or off ─────────────── 📊 Progress That Actually Helps ─────────────── Daily Goals & Stats Set a daily focus goal (default: 120 minutes) See progress at a glance Review session history and logs Maintain a daily focus streak ─────────────── 🌿 Built-In Wellbeing Support ─────────────── Smarter Breaks Gentle micro-break prompts Reminders to stretch, breathe, or hydrate ─────────────── 🎨 Make It Yours ─────────────── Personalization Light & dark themes Custom notifications Session labels and tags A selection of chimes Optional auto-advance countdown ─────────────── ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts ─────────────── Alt + Shift + F — Toggle focus session Alt + Shift + P — Pause / resume ─────────────── 🔐 Privacy Comes First ─────────────── All data stays on your device No accounts, no analytics, no external services Site blocking uses Chrome’s native APIs ─────────────── ❌ Not for Everyone (By Design) ─────────────── If you need cloud sync, team features, or cross-device history, Focus Guard isn’t built for that. Local ownership and simplicity come first.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+6.1%00.00
30 days+5+16.7%00.00
6 months+1+2.9%00.00
1 year−4−10.3%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.0.06 Jan 2026
1.025 Oct 2024

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
25 Oct 2024
Size
148 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
ajhmbnaeboiknimhhjgbdidffpghlejj

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagealarmsnotificationscontextMenusoffscreendeclarativeNetRequestidle

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