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ShortSense - YouTube Shorts Time Tracker

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

Track your YouTube Shorts watch time, take mindful breaks, and build healthier viewing habits.

Users
22
+2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#149K
#124K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 10 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
01122Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 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 ShortSense - YouTube Shorts Time Tracker

ShortSense helps you build healthier YouTube Shorts viewing habits by tracking your watch time and encouraging mindful breaks. KEY FEATURES: Time Tracking - Real-time session timer shows current viewing duration - Daily total tracker accumulates your Shorts watch time - Visual progress bar indicates time until next break Customizable Limits - Set watch limits: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes - Choose break duration: 30 seconds to 3 minutes - Adjust settings anytime from the popup Mindful Break Experience - Full-screen break overlay pauses your scrolling - Random wellness tips encourage healthy habits: - Stretch your body - Stay hydrated - Rest your eyes (20-20-20 rule) - Practice deep breathing - Check your posture - Take a short walk - Countdown timer with visual progress bar - Videos automatically pause during breaks Smart Features - Breaks persist even if you refresh the page - Stats reset automatically each day - Manual reset option available - Works seamlessly with YouTube's interface WHY SHORTSENSE? YouTube Shorts are designed to keep you scrolling. ShortSense acts as your digital wellness companion, helping you: - Be more aware of time spent on Shorts - Take regular breaks for your eyes and body - Build sustainable viewing habits - Regain control over your screen time Privacy: ShortSense only stores your watch time data locally on your device. No data is collected or sent to external servers. Start your mindful viewing journey today!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+4.8%00.00
30 days+2+10.0%00.00
6 months+10+83.3%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where ShortSense - YouTube Shorts Time Tracker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
screen time tracker#79+3

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.110 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
10 Jan 2026
Size
473 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
kdebpiocccofgpehncnepchllmbmijhh

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
*://www.youtube.com/*

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