Dopamine Detox: The Chrome Extension That Exposed My 2h15m YouTube Addiction

Mr Momoh - Brother Ridgeback 🦁 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:21:19 +0000

London UX mentor launches scroll blocker with AI binge prediction

Yesterday my Dopamine Detox dashboard delivered a reality check

YouTube: 2h15m 😳
Instagram: 47m 🚫
TikTok: 32m ⚠️

14 hours/week lost to scrolling instead of shipping portfolios. After mentoring 50+ Gen Z designers with the same confession, I built this Chrome extension in 1 week.

🎯 Key Features

Real-Time Scroll Tracking 🧠
chrome.tabs.onUpdated → live time per site
Dashboard shows: "YouTube: 2h15m Today"
Dark UI (#0F172A + #10B981 neuron glows)
AI Binge Prediction 🤖
Pattern detection (local ML)
"⚠️ 2h YouTube risk today" warnings
Escalates → auto-block if ignored
1-Click Focus Blocks 🚫
[ BLOCK 60min ] → content overlay grays screen
Custom limits per site
Streak counter + weekly graphs
Premium Features ($19.99 LIFETIME)
✅ Unlimited sites + regex blocking
✅ Exportable CSV analytics

✅ Focus schedules (9-5 weekdays)
✅ Custom neuron themes 🧠

📲 Install Now
Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dopamine-detox/emohipjjikifpmfibhnjbfeklbnjkica
Landing + screenshots: https://dopaminedetox.uk

Solo UX developer fighting scroll addiction. Built for creators who lose 2h+ daily to YouTube.

Try it → what's your biggest distraction? 👇

DEV Community: Mr Momoh - Brother Ridgeback 🦁

Dopamine Detox: The Chrome Extension That Exposed My 2h15m YouTube Addiction