A chunky digital cat is here to help you stop doomscrolling
A new Chrome extension called Cat Gatekeeper aims to help users reduce their social media usage by introducing a digital cat that interrupts browsing. After a set time limit, the tabby appears on the screen for a five-minute break, encouraging users to step away from their devices. The extension is free, ad-free, and does not collect user data, making it a secure option for those looking to limit their online time.
- ▪The average American spends nearly 2.5 hours on social media daily.
- ▪Cat Gatekeeper is a free Chrome extension that limits social media usage by introducing a digital cat.
- ▪After exceeding the time limit, a tabby cat appears on the screen for a five-minute break.
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Cat Generator lets a large tabby interrupt your social media time. Credit: ZOKUZOKU Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every day, the average American spends nearly 2.5 hours scrolling through social media. Cats, on the other hand, waste approximately no time on the internet. Which species generally appears less stressed and anxious? Sure, this may not be the most scientific analysis about mental health and screen time, but it’s never a bad idea to try limiting the amount of idle time wasted in front of a computer or smartphone.
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