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Twice – Chrome Extension for Thinking Twice Before Social Media
Published at
Dec 25, 2024
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Twice - Think Twice Before Social Media
A Chrome extension that helps you be more mindful of your social media usage by prompting you to think twice before visiting social media sites. It's designed to reduce mindless scrolling and promote intentional browsing habits.
Features
- Displays a gentle reminder when you attempt to visit social media sites
- Helps you pause and reflect on whether you really need to check social media
- Promotes mindful internet usage and better digital habits
Installation
- Clone this repository or download the source code
- Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" by toggling the switch in the top right corner
- Click "Load unpacked" button
- Select the directory containing the extension files (where manifest.json is located)
The extension icon should now appear in your Chrome toolbar.
How It Works
When you try to visit a social media site, Twice will show a popup asking you to pause and reflect. This small interruption helps you:
- Be more conscious of your browsing habits
- Reduce impulsive social media checking
- Make intentional decisions about your online time
Development
The extension consists of:
manifest.json: Extension configurationpopup.html: Main extension interfacecss/: Styling filesjs/: JavaScript functionality
To make changes, simply edit the files and reload the extension in Chrome by clicking the refresh icon on the extension card in chrome://extensions/.
License
MIT