Block distracting content on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram to stay focused and productive!
Users
28
−6 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#135K
#113K among extensions
Version
1.4.0
updated 27 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:28 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:2 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 Stop Wasting Your Time
Stop Wasting Your Time – A Content Focus Extension**
Ever opened YouTube to look up one thing… and then, an hour later, realized you’ve been scrolling Shorts with no memory of why you came?
It’s not a lack of willpower — it’s design. These platforms are built to pull you in and keep you there.
Stop Wasting Your Time is your digital focus guardian. It doesn’t block social media — it upgrades it. The extension removes only the parts designed to hijack your attention, while keeping everything you actually use.
What It Does
Think of it as a precision filter for your attention:
• Cleans up YouTube by removing homepage recommendations, Shorts, and “next video” traps
• Declutters Facebook by removing the Watch section and endless feed distractions
• Makes Instagram more intentional by removing Reels and suggested posts
• Keeps search, messaging, profiles, and core features fully functional
You still use the platforms — just without the time-wasting noise.
Why You’ll Love It
• Stay focused on your original task
• Use social media for real connections, not endless consumption
• Toggle protection on/off per platform from a simple popup
• Keep full access to what matters — without the distractions
Features:
✔ Smart content filtering across platforms
– Removes homepage content walls
– Blocks Shorts, Reels, and Watch sections
– Eliminates “next video” recommendations
– Removes suggested content feeds
✔ Preserves essential functionality
– Full search
– Direct messaging
– Profile browsing
– Normal post reading and interaction
✔ Flexible control
– Simple popup interface
– Individual platform toggles
– Instant settings application
Version 1.3.0 Update
• More precise content removal — no more removing things that shouldn’t be removed
• New counters that track how many Shorts/Reels you watch while blocking is disabled
• Optional motivational notifications when you hit scrolling thresholds
Version 1.3.1 Update
• Counters logic bug fix.
Take back control of your time and attention.
Stop watching things you never meant to watch.
Start using social media with purpose.
You’re not blocking these platforms — you’re upgrading them to work for you, not against you.
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
0
+0.0%
0
0.00
30 days
−6
−17.6%
0
0.00
6 months
−4
−12.5%
0
0.00
1 year
+6
+27.3%
+1
0.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Stop Wasting Your Time appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change