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

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

1. Real-Time Scroll Tracking 🧠
   chrome.tabs.onUpdated → live time per site
   Dashboard shows: "YouTube: 2h15m Today"
   Dark UI (#0F172A + #10B981 neuron glows)

2. AI Binge Prediction 🤖
   Pattern detection (local ML)
   "⚠️ 2h YouTube risk today" warnings
   Escalates → auto-block if ignored

3. 1-Click Focus Blocks 🚫
   [ BLOCK 60min ] → content overlay grays screen
   Custom limits per site
   Streak counter + weekly graphs

4. 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? 👇