4-7-8 Breathing

Name: 4-7-8 Breathing
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Author: Clyde D'Souza

A 4-7-8 breathing exercise ready in every new tab. Relieves stress, reduces anxiety and calms the nerves.

As of June 2026, 4-7-8 Breathing has 361 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 5 reviews in the Well Being category.

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361

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5.00

5 reviews

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1.1.1

Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 20, 2026	362	5.00	5	1.1.1
May 11, 2026	372	5.00	5	1.1.1
Jun 6, 2026	366	5.00	5	1.1.1
Now	361	5.00	5	1.1.1

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About

The 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as “relaxing breath,” involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds.

These types of mindful breathing exercises have been shown to have many benefits for stress reduction and relaxation. It also helps reduces anxiety and calms the nerves.

Why a Chrome extension? 
We spend a lot of time on our computers, especially using a browser. Every time you open a new tab, you'll be reminded of this exercise, and because it's so conveniently placed, you might do this more often. The aim is to get you to incorporate this breathing exercise in your daily routine, even if this means just taking about a minute every hour or so. 

If you see benefit from this app, please give it a shout out on Twitter and use #478breathingapp. 

Disclaimer
Having said all of the above, I must not that this software is provided as-is. This is not a health app designed by medical professionals, but an open source solution developed by an individual trying to provide some value. If you have any doubt, please CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DOING THIS EXERCISE.