Chrome Extension

Make distracting sites
less enjoyable

FadeOut subtly degrades the experience on sites you want to use less — fading colors, stuttering video, slowing playback — until spending time there feels genuinely unappealing.

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How it works

Eight effects. All running quietly in the background.

FadeOut doesn't block content — it makes the experience progressively worse the longer you stay, so your brain naturally loses interest.

🎨
Color Drain
The page loses color, from faded to full grayscale.
⏸
Fake Buffering
Videos pause with a loading overlay at random intervals.
🐢
Speed Reduction
Playback speed creeps down the longer you watch.
🌫
Resolution Blur
Videos and images are blurred — intensity controls how severe.
🔇
Volume Drain
Sound fades out and can't be turned back up.
⏱
Navigation Cooldown
Each click to a new page costs a brief countdown pause.
🕐
Time Counter
A quiet timer shows exactly how long you've been on-site.
🚫
Tab Block
Links that would open another restricted site in a new tab are blocked outright.
Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Free tier lets you target up to 2 sites. Pro removes all limits.

Free
$0
Up to 2 sites, all 8 effects, adjustable intensity.
Install free
Monthly
$1.99 / mo
Unlimited sites, automatic protection during high-risk hours, keyword blocking.
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Most popular
Yearly
$19.99 / yr
Everything in Monthly. Cancel anytime. Best value for committed users.
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FAQ

Common questions

Does FadeOut block sites entirely?
No. FadeOut degrades the experience — it doesn't block access. You can always override it. The goal is to make lingering feel genuinely unrewarding, not to create a hard barrier you'll just resent.
What sites does it target?
You choose. Add any site you want to use less — social media, news, video platforms, anything. There are no hardcoded lists. Free users can add up to 2 sites; Pro users get unlimited.
Does it track my browsing?
No. FadeOut runs entirely in your browser. Your site list and settings are stored in Chrome's own sync storage — never sent to any external server. The only network calls are for Pro license verification.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, anytime. Cancel from your Stripe billing portal. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period.
I reinstalled the extension and lost my Pro access. How do I restore it?
Open the extension settings panel, go to the Pro section, and enter the email you used when purchasing. Your access will be restored immediately.