DoomScrollingFix — How to Stop Doomscrolling
A free Chrome extension that interrupts autopilot scrolling with a moment of calm — so you decide what to do next, not the algorithm. Works on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
How it works
Three steps, six seconds. A breathing pause engages your prefrontal cortex. An intention prompt asks "What are you looking for?" — leveraging implementation intentions (effect size d = 0.65). Then you choose: go back or continue. No locks, no guilt.
Built on research
The PNAS "One Sec" study found that a single moment of friction before opening social media reduced usage by 57%. DoomScrollingFix applies these findings as a free Chrome extension to stop doomscrolling.
Features
- Multi-platform: works on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook
- Scroll-aware: detects when you've been scrolling past your time limit
- Greyscale mode: makes content less stimulating after you continue
- Privacy-first: no account, no cloud sync, no analytics
Stop doomscrolling today — add DoomScrollingFix to Chrome for free.