Elevate : Rise Above Distractions

About

Elevate - Block Distractions and Work Productively

A floating timer that reinforces action and works across every website you visit. Complete focus solution for online work while also blocking distractions.

What it does:
Elevate combines a persistent floating timer with intelligent website blocking to keep you focused during work sessions. The timer appears on every webpage while the blocker prevents access to distracting sites. This open-source extension is designed to help anyone maintain focus, with features especially beneficial for people with ADHD who need consistent visual reminders and distraction management.

Core Features:

Timer System:
• Floating Timer: Appears on all websites automatically. Drag it anywhere on each page.
• Position Memory: Remembers exact timer placement for each website domain.
• Task Labels: Set what you're working on for each session.

Website Blocking:
• Automatic Blocking: Blocks distracting websites during active work sessions.
• Pre-configured Lists: Includes YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat.
• Custom Sites: Add any website to your personal block list.
• Smart Redirects: Blocked sites redirect to your focused workspace instead of showing errors.
• Visual Management: See blocked sites with icons, easily add or remove sites.
• Toggle Control: Turn blocking on/off instantly from the popup.

Audio & Alerts:
• Audio Reminders: Optional sound alerts every 1-10 minutes to maintain focus.
• Custom Sounds: Upload your own reminder audio files.
• Volume Control: Adjust reminder volume to fit your environment.
• Session Notifications: Alerts when Pomodoro sessions complete.

Workspace Integration:
• New Tab Replacement: Replaces Chrome's new tab with a distraction-free workspace.
• Centered Timer: Large, focused timer display when opening new tabs.
• Minimization: Collapse timer to a small dot when not needed.

How it works:
Install and the timer appears on your next webpage. Start a work session and the blocker activates automatically. Try to visit Facebook or YouTube during work time? You'll be redirected to your clean workspace instead. Timer position saves per website - place it once on GitHub, it stays there. Switch between tabs and everything syncs perfectly.

Perfect for:
Students researching online, developers working across multiple web tools, writers battling social media distractions, professionals using web-based software, people with ADHD who benefit from visual focus cues and consistent reminders, or anyone who loses focus to websites during work time.

Privacy:
No data collection. Everything stays local in Chrome. No accounts, servers, or tracking. This is an open-source project, meaning the code is freely available and transparent.

Works immediately after installation. No setup required.

Development Status:
Elevate is currently under development as an open-source project. This is the first version and may contain some bugs. Anyone can request new features or report issues by emailing [email protected]. Your feedback helps improve the extension for everyone. Additional features and improvements are continuously being added based on user needs and suggestions.