Forest: stay focused, be present
Stay focused in a pleasant way.
Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present - Firefox Addon
Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present is a Firefox add-on offering an interesting method to combat internet addiction. The add-on allows users to plant a seed that gradually grows into a tree over 30 minutes. Browsing websites on your Blacklist causes the tree to wither. This appealing process promotes a sense of achievement and responsibility, encouraging users to manage their time effectively and minimise distractions effectively. The unique system also allows users to share their trees with friends, further enhancing the sense of accomplishment.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Forest Developer
Rating: 4.37 
(285)
Weekly download count: 338
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- alarms
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- notifications
- activeTab
- tabs
- identity
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 14.90M
Email: su*****@forestapp.cc
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 523 ▲ 4
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Helps with focus and productivity
- Great concept for managing distractions
- Works well when phone app is not available
- Visually encourages not killing trees, creating a sense of guilt that aids focus
Cons
- Sync issues between the browser and mobile app
- Lack of basic features like an easy way to cancel planting sessions
- Limited customization options for timers and breaks
- Block list management can be cumbersome
Most mentioned
- Desire for better synchronization between browser and mobile app
- Need for improved cancellation options for planting sessions
- Requests for additional features such as break timers and customization options
- Issues with block list disappearing occasionally
User reviews
by Lina, 2025-02-16
by Firefox user 18835112, 2025-02-15
Some suggestions:
Add a break timer option after a tree has grown to allow for a pomodoro style timer
add a give up button at the extension menu instead of at a blocked page
instead of having to press 3 buttons to start a timer again, make it seamless and easy to do (accept the coins, returns to the previews screen, click the tree again is 3 steps too many when you want to start a tree after a previous one finishes)
all of these can be solved by adding a button that says restart on the coin scene, a button that says break, and the break lenght to be customizable on the settings page where 5 minutes is the default, also add the option to either auto restart a tree after a break or to manually restart it
by jacinto88, 2025-02-15
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Forest: stay focused, be present requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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