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Stop Social Media Scrolling Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: fkkobjnbhpbmjgfcloffmkfkdmflecpd

This extension blocks infinite scrolling on popular social media platforms, preventing users from becoming trapped in endless feed consumption. It is designed to help users regain focus and minimize time spent on distracting websites.

Developer:chrvs
Version:2.6
Size:34.72KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

1K+

Rating

4.1

7 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The listing positions the extension as a direct intervention against 'doomscrolling' to improve user productivity. It emphasizes both the blocking capability and the inclusion of local analytics to track progress in reducing screen time.

Inferred product pattern

Single-function browser utility for content consumption control.

Review-backed pain points

Users are frustrated by the removal of a 'partial scroll' feature in recent updates and report that the extension sometimes fails to block content on specific platforms like X (Twitter) or fails to address native UI navigation buttons.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of granular scroll-limit customization and incomplete platform coverage (e.g., specific issues with X and YouTube Shorts).

Tags
ProductivityDigital WellbeingFocus ToolDistraction Blocker
Target users

- Remote workers

- Distraction-prone professionals

- Students

- Productivity enthusiasts

Primary use cases

- Blocking infinite scrolling

- Monitoring scroll avoidance metrics

- Reducing time on social media platforms

Positive themes

- Effective at reducing social media habit patterns

- Helpful for focus during work hours

- Simple utility for digital wellbeing

Negative themes

- Lack of flexibility in scroll settings

- Incompatibility with specific platform updates

- Bypass methods exist via in-app buttons on some platforms

Observed friction

- No pricing friction reported; the extension is presented as free.

Evidence boundary: Data is derived from user reviews highlighting functional gaps and feature requests alongside the developer's stated core intent to block infinite scrolling. Review sample size is small, limiting the breadth of reported technical edge cases or platform-specific failures.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or refund complaints identified.

Reliability

Users report technical inconsistencies, such as the extension failing to function on X (Twitter) or being bypassed by platform-specific 'next' buttons.

Privacy

None observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 3

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 2.6

- Size: 34.72KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

stop doomscrollingblock social media scrollingproductivity extensionfocus blockersocial media time limit

Comparison

distraction blocker chrome extensionhow to stop infinite scroll

Problem

doomscrolling habitsocial media addictionproductivity loss

Alternative

website blockerstay focused extension

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Screenshots

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