FocusSpark – Smart Focus Sessions

Tracking since Apr 23, 2026.

Changelog

• May 29, 2026
  description

  The ultimate session-based Pomodoro timer and intelligent website blocker. Take back your time, block distractions, and focus deeply. No willpower required.
  
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  🛡️ PRIVACY-FIRST: Zero Tracking, 100% Local Data.
  
  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and smart site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts your focus session: your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked instantly, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab.
  
  No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ⚡ Why FocusSpark is Different
  Most productivity extensions force you to manage timers and blockers separately, or they punish you for needing a quick breather. FocusSpark fixes this by making the Focus Session the core of your workflow.
  
  Start a session, and everything synchronizes automatically. It removes the friction between intention and action.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ✨ Core Features
  
  🍅 Customizable Pomodoro Timers: Use it as a study timer or a work sprint 
  tool. Choose 25, 50, or 90-minute blocks, or set your own custom duration.
  🛑 Bulletproof Site Blocking: Built on Chrome’s native, lightning-fast network engine. Distracting sites are blocked instantly before they even load. No janky delays, no easy bypasses.
  ⏱️ Floating Glassmorphic Timer: A beautiful, draggable timer lives in the corner of your tabs so you always know how much time is left. Pause, resume, or stop with one click.
  🧠 Smart Suggestions (Opt-In): Wondering where your time goes? FocusSpark can optionally analyze your recent browsing during work hours to suggest distracting sites you forgot to block.
  📈 Stats & Streak Tracking: Build momentum with a beautiful dashboard showing today’s focus time, weekly digests, and your current daily streak.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🛟 The "Emergency Break"
  
  Willpower is finite. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message or grab a link. FocusSpark gives you a one-time, 5-minute emergency break per session. The timer pauses, block rules clear, and after 5 minutes, your deep work automatically resumes. No guilt, no abandoning the session.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🔒 100% Privacy-First Architecture
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark is engineered with strict security standards to respect your privacy:
  
  ** Zero Data Collection: No servers, no analytics, no tracking pixels.
  
  ** Runs Locally: Everything lives directly on your device.
  
  ** Full Control: Export your data to CSV/JSON or delete it instantly.
  
  ** Optional Permissions: Browsing history access is strictly opt-in for the Smart Suggestions feature.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🎯 Who is FocusSpark For?
  Developers & Creatives who need uninterrupted "flow state" blocks.
  
  --> Students studying for exams or writing research papers.
  
  --> ADHD Professionals who need external structure without harsh punishments.
  
  --> Anyone tired of opening YouTube for "one video" and losing an hour.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⌨️ Pro-Tips
  Instantly start your last used session with Ctrl+Shift+F (Mac: Cmd+Shift+F).
  
  Toggle between beautiful Light and Dark themes in the settings.
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction; it guides you back to intention. Click "Add to Chrome" to spark your focus today!

  The ultimate session-based Pomodoro timer and intelligent website blocker. Take back your time, block distractions, and focus deeply. No willpower required.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🛡️ PRIVACY-FIRST: Zero Tracking, 100% Local Data.
  
  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and smart site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts your focus session: your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked instantly, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab.
  
  No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ⚡ Why FocusSpark is Different
  Most productivity extensions force you to manage timers and blockers separately, or they punish you for needing a quick breather. FocusSpark fixes this by making the Focus Session the core of your workflow.
  
  Start a session, and everything synchronizes automatically. It removes the friction between intention and action.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ✨ Core Features
  
  🍅 Customizable Pomodoro Timers: Use it as a study timer or a work sprint 
  tool. Choose 25, 50, or 90-minute blocks, or set your own custom duration.
  🛑 Bulletproof Site Blocking: Built on Chrome’s native, lightning-fast network engine. Distracting sites are blocked instantly before they even load. No janky delays, no easy bypasses.
  ⏱️ Floating Glassmorphic Timer: A beautiful, draggable timer lives in the corner of your tabs so you always know how much time is left. Pause, resume, or stop with one click.
  🧠 Smart Suggestions (Opt-In): Wondering where your time goes? FocusSpark can optionally analyze your recent browsing during work hours to suggest distracting sites you forgot to block.
  📈 Stats & Streak Tracking: Build momentum with a beautiful dashboard showing today’s focus time, weekly digests, and your current daily streak.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🛟 The "Emergency Break"
  
  Willpower is finite. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message or grab a link. FocusSpark gives you a one-time, 5-minute emergency break per session. The timer pauses, block rules clear, and after 5 minutes, your deep work automatically resumes. No guilt, no abandoning the session.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🔒 100% Privacy-First Architecture
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark is engineered with strict security standards to respect your privacy:
  
  ** Zero Data Collection: No servers, no analytics, no tracking pixels.
  
  ** Runs Locally: Everything lives directly on your device.
  
  ** Full Control: Export your data to CSV/JSON or delete it instantly.
  
  ** Optional Permissions: Browsing history access is strictly opt-in for the Smart Suggestions feature.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🎯 Who is FocusSpark For?
  Developers & Creatives who need uninterrupted "flow state" blocks.
  
  --> Students studying for exams or writing research papers.
  
  --> ADHD Professionals who need external structure without harsh punishments.
  
  --> Anyone tired of opening YouTube for "one video" and losing an hour.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⌨️ Pro-Tips
  Instantly start your last used session with Ctrl+Shift+F (Mac: Cmd+Shift+F).
  
  Toggle between beautiful Light and Dark themes in the settings.
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction; it guides you back to intention. 
  
  Click "Add to Chrome" to spark your focus today!

• May 29, 2026
  permissions

  storage, tabs, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms, offscreen, idle

  storage, tabs, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms, offscreen, idle, tabGroups, downloads

• May 16, 2026
  permissions

  storage, tabs, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms, offscreen

  storage, tabs, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms, offscreen, idle

• May 5, 2026
  description

  Session-based Pomodoro timer + intelligent website blocker for deep work. No willpower required.
  
  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and smart site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts your focus session: your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked instantly, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab.
  
  No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⚡ Why FocusSpark is Different
  
  Most productivity extensions force you to manage timers and blockers separately, or they punish you for needing a quick breather. FocusSpark fixes this by making the Focus Session the core of your workflow.
  
  Start a session, and everything synchronizes automatically. It removes the friction between intention and action.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ✨ Core Features
  
  🍅 Customizable Pomodoro Timers: Work in 25, 50, or 90-minute blocks, or set your own custom duration.
  🛑 Bulletproof Site Blocking: Built on Chrome’s native, lightning-fast network engine. Distracting sites are blocked instantly before they even load. No janky delays, no easy bypasses.
  ⏱️ Floating Glassmorphic Timer: A beautiful, draggable timer lives in the corner of your tabs so you always know how much time is left. Pause, resume, or stop with one click.
  🧠 Smart Suggestions (Opt-In): Wondering where your time goes? FocusSpark can optionally analyze your recent browsing during work hours to suggest distracting sites you forgot to block.
  📈 Stats & Streak Tracking: Build momentum with a beautiful dashboard showing today’s focus time, weekly digests, and your current daily streak.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  🛟 The "Emergency Break"
  
  Willpower is finite. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message. FocusSpark gives you a one-time, 5-minute emergency break per session. The timer pauses, block rules clear, and after 5 minutes, your deep work automatically resumes. No guilt, no abandoning the session.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🔒 100% Privacy-First Architecture
  
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark respects your privacy:
  
  Zero Data Collection: No servers, no analytics, no tracking pixels.
  
  Runs Locally: Everything lives directly on your device.
  
  Full Control: Export your data to CSV/JSON or delete it instantly.
  
  Optional Permissions: Browsing history access is strictly opt-in for the Smart Suggestions feature.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🎯 Who is FocusSpark For?
  
  Developers & Creatives who need uninterrupted "flow state" blocks.
  
  Students studying for exams or writing research papers.
  
  ADHD Professionals who need external structure without harsh punishments.
  
  Anyone tired of opening YouTube for "one video" and losing an hour.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⌨️ Pro-Tips
  
  Instantly start your last used session with Ctrl+Shift+F (Mac: Cmd+Shift+F).
  
  Toggle between beautiful Light and Dark themes in the settings.
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction; it guides you back to intention. Click "Add to Chrome" to spark your focus today!

  The ultimate session-based Pomodoro timer and intelligent website blocker. Take back your time, block distractions, and focus deeply. No willpower required.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🛡️ PRIVACY-FIRST: Zero Tracking, 100% Local Data.
  
  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and smart site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts your focus session: your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked instantly, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab.
  
  No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ⚡ Why FocusSpark is Different
  Most productivity extensions force you to manage timers and blockers separately, or they punish you for needing a quick breather. FocusSpark fixes this by making the Focus Session the core of your workflow.
  
  Start a session, and everything synchronizes automatically. It removes the friction between intention and action.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  
  ✨ Core Features
  
  🍅 Customizable Pomodoro Timers: Use it as a study timer or a work sprint 
  tool. Choose 25, 50, or 90-minute blocks, or set your own custom duration.
  🛑 Bulletproof Site Blocking: Built on Chrome’s native, lightning-fast network engine. Distracting sites are blocked instantly before they even load. No janky delays, no easy bypasses.
  ⏱️ Floating Glassmorphic Timer: A beautiful, draggable timer lives in the corner of your tabs so you always know how much time is left. Pause, resume, or stop with one click.
  🧠 Smart Suggestions (Opt-In): Wondering where your time goes? FocusSpark can optionally analyze your recent browsing during work hours to suggest distracting sites you forgot to block.
  📈 Stats & Streak Tracking: Build momentum with a beautiful dashboard showing today’s focus time, weekly digests, and your current daily streak.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🛟 The "Emergency Break"
  
  Willpower is finite. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message or grab a link. FocusSpark gives you a one-time, 5-minute emergency break per session. The timer pauses, block rules clear, and after 5 minutes, your deep work automatically resumes. No guilt, no abandoning the session.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🔒 100% Privacy-First Architecture
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark is engineered with strict security standards to respect your privacy:
  
  ** Zero Data Collection: No servers, no analytics, no tracking pixels.
  
  ** Runs Locally: Everything lives directly on your device.
  
  ** Full Control: Export your data to CSV/JSON or delete it instantly.
  
  ** Optional Permissions: Browsing history access is strictly opt-in for the Smart Suggestions feature.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🎯 Who is FocusSpark For?
  Developers & Creatives who need uninterrupted "flow state" blocks.
  
  --> Students studying for exams or writing research papers.
  
  --> ADHD Professionals who need external structure without harsh punishments.
  
  --> Anyone tired of opening YouTube for "one video" and losing an hour.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⌨️ Pro-Tips
  Instantly start your last used session with Ctrl+Shift+F (Mac: Cmd+Shift+F).
  
  Toggle between beautiful Light and Dark themes in the settings.
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction; it guides you back to intention. Click "Add to Chrome" to spark your focus today!

• May 5, 2026
  permissions

  storage, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms

  storage, tabs, declarativeNetRequest, notifications, alarms, offscreen

• Apr 27, 2026
  description

  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and intelligent site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts a focus session — your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab. No willpower required. No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ---
  
  ### The Problem With Existing Focus Tools
  
  Most productivity extensions fall into one of two broken categories: **rigid timers** that do nothing to stop distractions, or **punitive blockers** that make you feel like a failure when you need a breather. Neither understands that focus is a state of mind, not a prison sentence.
  
  Existing Pomodoro apps force you to manage the timer and the blocker separately. You start a 25-minute timer in one app, then manually enable a blocker in another, then realize you forgot to add Reddit to your blocklist, then give up entirely. The friction between "I want to focus" and "I am focusing" is so high that most users abandon these tools within a week.
  
  FocusSpark fixes this by making the session the atomic unit of productivity.
  
  ---
  
  ### Session-First Design
  
  When you start a FocusSpark session, three things happen simultaneously:
  
  1. **The timer activates** — a work/break cycle customized to your preference (25 minutes, 50 minutes, 90 minutes, or your own custom duration).
  2. **Blocking rules deploy instantly** — using Chrome's native `declarativeNetRequest` engine, distracting sites are redirected to a beautiful motivation page before they even begin loading.
  3. **The floating timer appears** — a draggable, glassmorphic timer badge sits in the corner of every tab, showing your remaining time and giving you one-tap pause/resume controls.
  
  Everything is one action. Everything is instant. Everything is synchronized.
  
  ---
  
  ### Intelligent Site Blocking
  
  FocusSpark doesn't just block sites — it blocks them the right way.
  
  - **Native MV3 blocking:** Uses `declarativeNetRequest` dynamic rules, the same high-performance engine Chrome uses for ad blockers. Sites are blocked at the network layer, meaning pages never start loading. No janky overlay hacks. No easy bypasses.
  - **Custom + default blocklists:** Comes pre-loaded with common distractions (YouTube, Reddit, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Netflix) and lets you build a custom list with one-click "Add current tab" or manual entry.
  - **Hostname validation:** Every domain is normalized and validated before it enters a block rule, so typos and malformed URLs never silently fail.
  
  When a blocked site is visited during a focus session, the user sees a clean, dark motivation page with a live countdown timer, rotating focus quotes, and a one-click emergency break option. No guilt. No shame. Just a gentle redirect back to intention.
  
  ---
  
  ### Smart Suggestions (Opt-In)
  
  Most people don't even realize which sites are eating their focus until they see the data. FocusSpark's optional Smart Suggestions engine analyzes your local browsing history (last 7 days, up to 1,000 entries) during work hours and surfaces the domains you visit most often — the ones you forgot to block.
  
  This is entirely **opt-in** and **runtime permission-based**. The `history` permission is optional, not required at install. When you toggle Smart Suggestions on, Chrome prompts you for permission. If you decline, the toggle gracefully falls back to off. No scary install-time warnings. No data ever leaves your device.
  
  ---
  
  ### Emergency Break — Graceful, Not Punitive
  
  Willpower is a finite resource. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message or look something up. FocusSpark respects this with a **one-time 5-minute emergency break** per session.
  
  When activated:
  - Blocking rules are temporarily cleared
  - The timer pauses
  - After 5 minutes, rules automatically re-apply and focus resumes
  
  You get the break you need without abandoning your entire session or feeling guilty. This single feature dramatically improves retention compared to punitive all-or-nothing blockers.
  
  ---
  
  ### Floating Timer Badge
  
  A session you can't see is a session you forget. FocusSpark injects a lightweight, draggable floating timer into every tab via an isolated shadow DOM. It features:
  
  - Circular progress ring with time remaining
  - Pause / Resume / Stop controls
  - Emergency break button
  - Dark glassmorphic design that doesn't clash with site themes
  
  Because it lives in a shadow DOM, it never leaks CSS or conflicts with host pages — not even on complex web apps.
  
  ---
  
  ### Stats, Streaks & Weekly Digest
  
  FocusSpark tracks your progress locally and presents it beautifully:
  
  - **Today's focus time** — hours and minutes spent in deep work today
  - **Weekly digest** — total focus time and sessions completed over the last 7 days, with a visual bar chart
  - **Current streak** — consecutive days with completed sessions, displayed with a flame badge
  - **Lifetime totals** — cumulative focus time and session count since install
  
  All stats live in `chrome.storage.local`. No accounts. No cloud sync. No third-party analytics.
  
  ---
  
  ### Data Export & Ownership
  
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark lets you export your entire state as **JSON** or your daily stats as **CSV** from the Settings panel. You can also clear all data instantly with one button. Full transparency. Full control.
  
  ---
  
  ### Privacy-First Architecture
  
  FocusSpark has **zero servers, zero analytics, and zero outbound connections**. Every feature runs locally in your browser:
  
  - Session data: `chrome.storage.local`
  - Blocking rules: Chrome's native `declarativeNetRequest` API
  - History analysis: Local-only, optional, scoped to 7 days / 1,000 entries
  - No telemetry, no crash reporting, no tracking pixels
  
  The only permission requested at install is what's strictly necessary for core functionality. History access is gated behind an optional runtime permission. Your browsing data never leaves your machine.
  
  ---
  
  ### Beautiful Design, Light & Dark Themes
  
  Built with React 19, Tailwind CSS, and a custom blue accent palette (`#3b82f6`), FocusSpark looks like a premium SaaS product, not a browser hack. Toggle between dark and light themes in Settings. The popup is responsive, keyboard-navigable, and fits Chrome's extension popup constraints without feeling cramped.
  
  ---
  
  ### Keyboard Shortcuts
  
  Power users can start their last-used session instantly with `Ctrl+Shift+F` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+F`). No mouse. No menu diving. Just focus.
  
  ---
  
  ### Who FocusSpark Is For
  
  - **Developers** who need uninterrupted deep work blocks
  - **Students** preparing for exams or writing papers
  - **Writers & creatives** who lose flow to "quick checks"
  - **ADHD-focused professionals** who need external structure without punishment
  - **Anyone** who has ever opened YouTube to "find one song" and lost 45 minutes
  
  ---
  
  ### How to Start
  
  1. Install FocusSpark
  2. Click the toolbar icon
  3. Press "Start Deep Work 90" (or create your own session)
  4. Work. The rest is handled for you.
  
  ---
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction. It removes the friction between intention and action. Install it once, focus forever.

  Session-based Pomodoro timer + intelligent website blocker for deep work. No willpower required.
  
  FocusSpark is a session-first Pomodoro timer and smart site blocker built for people who actually want to get things done. One click starts your focus session: your timer begins, distracting sites are blocked instantly, and a beautiful floating timer follows you across every tab.
  
  No complicated setup. Just deep work.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⚡ Why FocusSpark is Different
  
  Most productivity extensions force you to manage timers and blockers separately, or they punish you for needing a quick breather. FocusSpark fixes this by making the Focus Session the core of your workflow.
  
  Start a session, and everything synchronizes automatically. It removes the friction between intention and action.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ✨ Core Features
  
  🍅 Customizable Pomodoro Timers: Work in 25, 50, or 90-minute blocks, or set your own custom duration.
  🛑 Bulletproof Site Blocking: Built on Chrome’s native, lightning-fast network engine. Distracting sites are blocked instantly before they even load. No janky delays, no easy bypasses.
  ⏱️ Floating Glassmorphic Timer: A beautiful, draggable timer lives in the corner of your tabs so you always know how much time is left. Pause, resume, or stop with one click.
  🧠 Smart Suggestions (Opt-In): Wondering where your time goes? FocusSpark can optionally analyze your recent browsing during work hours to suggest distracting sites you forgot to block.
  📈 Stats & Streak Tracking: Build momentum with a beautiful dashboard showing today’s focus time, weekly digests, and your current daily streak.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  🛟 The "Emergency Break"
  
  Willpower is finite. Sometimes you genuinely need to check a message. FocusSpark gives you a one-time, 5-minute emergency break per session. The timer pauses, block rules clear, and after 5 minutes, your deep work automatically resumes. No guilt, no abandoning the session.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🔒 100% Privacy-First Architecture
  
  Your data belongs to you. FocusSpark respects your privacy:
  
  Zero Data Collection: No servers, no analytics, no tracking pixels.
  
  Runs Locally: Everything lives directly on your device.
  
  Full Control: Export your data to CSV/JSON or delete it instantly.
  
  Optional Permissions: Browsing history access is strictly opt-in for the Smart Suggestions feature.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  🎯 Who is FocusSpark For?
  
  Developers & Creatives who need uninterrupted "flow state" blocks.
  
  Students studying for exams or writing research papers.
  
  ADHD Professionals who need external structure without harsh punishments.
  
  Anyone tired of opening YouTube for "one video" and losing an hour.
  
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  ⌨️ Pro-Tips
  
  Instantly start your last used session with Ctrl+Shift+F (Mac: Cmd+Shift+F).
  
  Toggle between beautiful Light and Dark themes in the settings.
  
  FocusSpark doesn't punish distraction; it guides you back to intention. Click "Add to Chrome" to spark your focus today!

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