Less distraction. More intention.

Stop mindless scrolling and limit your time on distracting sites — so you stay in control online.

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Interactive Example: Youtube

Time Limit

You have reached the time limit for youtube.com.

What changes with IntentSurf?

Without IntentSurf

You didn't mean to scroll for 40 minutes. It just… happened.

Autopilot kicks in. One video becomes five. You forget why you opened your browser in the first place.

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Open tab out of habit

Let me check what's new on my feed...

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Scroll endlessly

Oh this looks fun

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Lose track of time

No sense of time, 40 minutes gone

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Feel regret + distraction

What was I doing?

With IntentSurf

You stay in control of your time, even when scrolling gets tempting.

Instead of falling into the scroll trap, IntentSurf helps you pause, reflect, and stay in control — right when you need it most.

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Set your intention

Decide what you actually want to do online

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IntentSurf holds you

A mindful pause before the scroll begins

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Regain control

You reflect and decide to stay on track

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Stick to your plan

Time well spent, no regret

How IntentSurf helps you stay focused

See the difference between mindless scrolling and mindful surfing.

Analyze your habits

Get a clear view of how you spend your time online — spot patterns and hidden time sinks.

Set Time Limits

Define time limits for browsing. Stay intentional without relying on willpower alone.

Block Distractions

Temporarily disable access to sites that derail your focus — effortlessly stay on track.

Unlock With Intention

Need access anyway? Go through a quick intention check to stay mindful before unlocking.

Hello, it's Vincent (The guy behind IntentSurf)

Early 2025, I blocked social media apps on my phone to cut down my screen time and escape mindless scrolling.

It worked — my daily screen time dropped from almost 4 hours to maximum 1h30 (40min avg). But the habit didn't disappear.

I found myself watching more and more YouTube on my computer. The problem wasn't just the apps — it was how easy it was to get pulled in, without realizing.

The whole reason I wanted to reduce screen time was simple: I wanted my time back — to read, build, chill, go outside... whatever I want to do.

So I built IntentSurf, a browser extension to help me stay intentional online and stop falling into digital rabbit holes.

Today, IntentSurf helps me stay aware of how much I use certain apps — and with the time limit feature, I’ve cut my usage by at least 50% compared to before.

If it works for me, there's a good chance it’ll help you take back control of your time too.