This Chrome tool lets a chubby ginger cat take over your screen until you take a break

Cat Gatekeeper is a free, ad-free Chrome extension by X user konekone2026 that tracks time on social apps and sites like X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

When a user hits their set limit, an animated ginger cat takes over the screen and interrupts browsing with a playful break prompt.

The timer pauses when the tab is inactive and resumes only during active use, making the tracking more precise.

It offers a lighter alternative to traditional blockers by nudging people to step away from endless scrolling without guilt-heavy warnings.