Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Brain Rest

Don’t let your browser rot your brain

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing▲519
Build the habit of focus.
2020 · getintention.com · its alternatives →
2
Once▲134
Stop wasting time on websites that don't make you happy
2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
3
Sharpen▲91
Keep your brain awake and stimulated with every new tab
2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
4
Deprocrastination 2.0▲111
Turn your browser into a productivity machine
2021 · deprocrastination.co · its alternatives →
5
Calm Tab (Beta)▲172
Turn your browser new tab page into a minimal time tracker
2023 · its alternatives →
6
Stay Focused Chrome Extension▲72
Block distracting websites to help you focus on you work.
2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
7
Cap▲77
Moderate your site usage. Get control of your browsing back.
2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
8
I made a Chrome extension that helps battle impulsive procrastination▲277
2016 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
9
Win The Day for Chrome▲163
Transform your browser to improve focus & boost productivity
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
10
Focus Dude▲88
Block any websites so you can focus on the web
2021 · asyrafff.com · its alternatives →
11
TABLERONE▲150
Browser extension for your second brain
2021 · tabler.one · its alternatives →
12
Clearminute▲78
Avoid distractions. Unlock the potential of your 24h. 🚀
2019 · clearminute.github.io · its alternatives →
13
DistractOff▲179
Stop impulsive procrastination with this Chrome extension
2016 · its alternatives →
14PY
Prevent your computer sleeping with just a webpage▲252
There's often times I want to prevent a computer/laptop/VM from sleeping and while, yes, there's various Caffeine/Amphetamine apps they're often overkill. Instead, this small (12Kb) page does the job and only needs a web browser. It's just a very simple usage of a web api normally used for things like video players: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Screen_Wake...
2022 · nosleep.page · its alternatives →
15
Screentime▲85
An extension to track and manage your time on websites
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
16
watchlimits▲110
Solve binge watching and unlock hours of lost productivity
2022 · its alternatives →
17
Pause.do▲145
Interrupt scrolling, tab overload, and AI autopilot
Mar 2026 · pause.do · its alternatives →
18
Nomoresurf▲87
Block distracting websites & make it harder to unblock them
2022 · nomoresurf.com · its alternatives →
19
Focused▲64
The new browser tab page that helps you stay focused
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
20IC
I created a Chrome extension to help keep good posture while browsing▲13
Hey HN, this is a small project I created that blurs your browser window whenever you start slouching. I'm sure it can be improved, but I wanted to put it out there in case anyone was interested. Links to the github repo [0] and the extension on the Chrome Webstore [1]. I'd love to get some feedback on it. [0] https://github.com/killa-kyle/posture-posture-posture-chrome... [1] https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/postureposturepost...
2022 · posture.krose.work · its alternatives →
21
Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87
Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
22
Enhance▲108
Turn your new tab into a daily boost of calm + productivity.
2025 · nonchalantowo.github.io · its alternatives →
23
Mindfulness Chrome Extension▲98
Remind yourself that you will die, so you can live
2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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FocusFox▲93
Get redirected to where you need to go.
2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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