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
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:35 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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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.
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⏱️ Timers That Stay Out of Your Way
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Simple & Pomodoro Modes
Custom focus and break durations
Automatic focus → break cycles
Pause, resume, or stop anytime
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🔒 Focus Lock (Optional)
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Distraction-Free Sessions
Block distracting websites while focusing
Create allowlists for essential sites
Manually toggle blocking on or off
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📊 Progress That Actually Helps
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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
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🌿 Built-In Wellbeing Support
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Smarter Breaks
Gentle micro-break prompts
Reminders to stretch, breathe, or hydrate
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🎨 Make It Yours
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Personalization
Light & dark themes
Custom notifications
Session labels and tags
A selection of chimes
Optional auto-advance countdown
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⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
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Alt + Shift + F — Toggle focus session
Alt + Shift + P — Pause / resume
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🔐 Privacy Comes First
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All data stays on your device
No accounts, no analytics, no external services
Site blocking uses Chrome’s native APIs
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❌ Not for Everyone (By Design)
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If you need cloud sync, team features, or cross-device history, Focus Guard isn’t built for that.
Local ownership and simplicity come first.