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Work · September 5, 2026

Brain Rest

Don’t let your browser rot your brain

What it does

Brain Rest turns browser screen time into a character you’ll actually want to protect. See every site and tab in one dashboard, watch your Brain Level shift from Fresh to Dead, and use an on-page widget to stay aware without breaking your flow. When awareness isn’t enough, set daily website limits, block distracting sites, start Focus Mode or Pomodoro, and take guided breaks. Available for Chrome and Edge with a free plan and optional Pro features.

Free, privacy-first screen time tracker for Chrome, Edge, iOS & Android. Set daily limits, block distracting sites — your data never leaves your device.

Every hour of mindless scrolling rots your brain a little more. Brain Rest tracks your screen time across browser and phone, and keeps your brain fresh, happy, and focused . Drag the slider to see what daily screen time does to your brain. This is exactly what Brain Rest helps you avoid. Track, limit, block, and breathe — on Chrome, Edge, iOS, and Android. All running locally on your device, no account, no cloud. See exactly where your minutes go — live, automatic, idle-aware. No setup, no sign-up. Add it and your brain is already in better hands. Get it on Chrome, Edge, the App Store, or Google Play — no account, no card. Brain Rest quietly tracks your time and pauses when you step away.…from brainrest.pro

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