Pause
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pause.do is a browser extension that inserts short pauses at moments when browsing tends to drift: when tab counts pass a set limit, after extended scrolling, when time in an app runs long, before visiting high-drift sites, and before sending low-effort prompts to AI tools. It does not block websites or gamify behavior; a brief 5 to 30 second overlay appears and the user chooses whether to pause, try the task themselves, or continue.
The extension offers five pause types: Tab Overload, Scroll Pause, Session Pause, Think First and Focus Limit. Think First detects prompts such as "rewrite this" on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and other browser-based AI tools. A local-only Attention Map shows how focus moved through the day, alongside pattern trends, loop detection, per-site insights and a human vs. AI balance view.
pause.do runs on Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Arc, Brave) and Firefox, using local pattern matching with data stored on the device. Testimonials on the site come from engineers, designers, product managers and founders.
Best for
- Knowledge workers prone to tab overload
- People who want to rely less on AI prompts
- Users who dislike hard website blockers
- Privacy-conscious users tracking browsing habits
Pros
- Nudges with pauses instead of blocking sites
- Attention data stored locally on the device
- One-time £6.99 license with no subscription
- Works on Chromium browsers and Firefox
Cons
- Browser-only; no desktop or mobile app mentioned
- Full pause types and Attention Map require the paid license
Pricing
Free to install and use, with a £6.99 one-time license unlocking all five pause types, Think First, the full Attention Map and future updates.
Pause FAQ
- Which browsers does pause.do support?
- It works on Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Arc and Brave, as well as Firefox.
- Does pause.do block websites?
- No. Unlike Freedom or Cold Turkey, it does not block or restrict sites; it shows brief pauses and leaves the choice to the user.
- Where is my data stored?
- Attention data stays on the device in IndexedDB and is not sold or shared; only aggregated, anonymized insights may be used to improve the product.
- Which AI tools does Think First work with?
- It works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and any AI tool accessed in the browser.
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