Have you ever intended to check social media briefly, only to find yourself endlessly scrolling for hours? You're not alone. That's why we created Finite Session, a thoughtful way to take back control of your browsing habits without going cold turkey.
How to Use Finite Session
Finite Session lets you set clear boundaries for your social media use. Here's how to use it:
- Start Finite Session from the extension popup. Click the Finite extension icon, and select "Start Session" to begin. This opens a dialog where you can set your session preferences. You can also pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access.
- Choose Your Post Limit and Cooldown Period. Decide how many posts you want to view in one session. Optionally, set a cooldown time to pause between sessions.
- Browse Mindfully. As you scroll, Finite displays your current progress on the upper right corner of the window, showing how many posts you've viewed and the session limit you have set.
- Get a Reminder. Once you've reached your post limit, Finite shows you a friendly reminder dialog suggesting it's a good time for a break from scrolling.
- Respect the Cooldown Time. If you set a cooldown time, you need to wait before continuing your session. The cooldown period adds an extra layer of protection against doomscrolling, as it prevents you going sessions after sessions. You can quit the Finite session from the dialog menu on the upper right corner, if you really need to.
- Continue Browsing When You're Ready. When you finished whatever else your are doing, or when the cooldown time is over, you can return to the Finite session dialog and click the "Continue Browsing" button. This will reset the progress bar and allow you to continue viewing posts until you reach your limit again.
Why Finite Session Matters
Finite Session is especially useful for anyone looking to manage their browsing time more intentionally.
If you often use social media as a quick break during work or study, or perhaps glance through a handful of tweets while waiting for your AI coding tool to finish generating results, Finite Session is perfect for you.
Our extension will remind you to pause at the right moment, preventing brief breaks from turning into prolonged, unproductive scrolling sessions.
Getting Started with Finite
Get started by installing the Finite Chrome extension, and start enjoying more mindful, controlled social media experiences.
Try Finite Session today and reclaim your focus from doomscrolling!