YouTube Wait - Mindful Browsing

by eitanavisar@gmail.com · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Pause, choose, and reclaim control before YouTube hijacks your day. Adds intentional friction between you and the algorithm.

Users

−1 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#301K

#245K among extensions

Version

1.2

updated 28 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 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 YouTube Wait - Mindful Browsing

YouTube was built to grab you. Most visits aren't decisions - they're reflexes. This extension adds a psychological friction layer so every visit becomes a real choice. Features: 🎯 Pick your intent before entering (8 categories including "just killing time") ⏱️ 10-second idle countdown that resets on any mouse/keyboard input 📊 Daily and weekly time tracking shown in bold red 🎭 Final yes/no choice with rotating witty puns 🏃 Hidden exit button that moves around (so it's deliberate) 🕐 30-minute grace period after consent (no nagging) ⚙️ Three presets: Vacation / Normal / Study - plus per-feature toggles 🌐 Hebrew and English support with one-click toggle Open source: github.com/eitanav/youtube-wait-extension Built on psychological research: - Implementation Intentions (Gollwitzer) - Loss Aversion (Kahneman) - Idle resets force genuine pause - Category logging builds self-awareness over time No tracking, no servers, no ads. Everything stays in your browser.