Your furry reminder
to take a break.
Cute animated animals interrupt your screen time so you remember to rest your eyes, stretch, and come back sharper. Gentle, playful, and privacy-first.
How it works
Three steps to a healthier screen day.
Add the extension
Install Break Buddy from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons. No account needed.
Set your schedule
Choose your break interval (default: 60 min). Pick your favorite animals. Done.
Get interrupted (nicely)
A cute animal visits you. Step away from the screen. Come back refreshed.
Everything you need
Powerful enough for power users. Simple enough for everyone.
Flexible intervals
Choose a break rhythm that matches your plan: Free starts at 30โ120 minutes, Plus unlocks 10โ180, and Pro unlocks 5โ240.
18 animated animals
Cat, Dog, Panda, Penguin, and Chick are free. Plus unlocks 8 more, and Pro unlocks the full set of 18.
Panda Mode
Five themed panda experiences โ Sleep, Tea Break, Hug, Walk, and auto Night Mode after 9pm. Pro only.
Break experience styles
Modal for everyone, partial takeover on Plus, and immersive full-screen on Pro. Modal breaks randomly pick card-top or side-by-side layouts.
Sound effects
Gentle chime when a break starts, soft completion tone when you're done. Toggle on/off anytime.
Quiet hours
Set hours when you don't want interruptions โ evenings, mornings, whatever works for you. Plus+.
Site exclusions
Exclude video calls, YouTube, or any site you don't want interrupted. Plus+.
Stats & streaks
Track breaks taken, skipped, current streak, and screen time saved. Stay motivated with your own data.
Fully accessible
ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, reduced motion mode, and emoji fallback mode for screen readers.
Meet the crew
18 original animated animals, each with their own personality and break style.
Sits right in the way until you give up.
Holds a sign. Very earnest. Cannot be ignored.
Demonstrates proper napping technique.
Waddles in from the side. Irresistibly chill.
Ces just hatchedโฆ and already wants you to rest.
Slithers across your screen demanding attention.
Flies in chirping. Won't stop until you rest.
Bounces. Endlessly. Annoyingly. Lovably.
Slowly crosses the screen. You wait. You rest.
Hops in for a quick break check. Adorable.
Stomps in from the right. Hard to miss.
Prances gracefully across the screen.
Poppy thinks it's time for a quick break.
Takes up the whole screen. That's the point.
Sneaks in quietly. You'll still have to rest.
Perches top-right, judging your screen time.
Bounces in with endless energy. Take a break!
Sophia is here to help you slow down.
Choose your break experience
The default. Clear reminder with a countdown. Allows skipping up to your daily limit.
No skips. No mercy. The animal stays until you take a break. Pro plan only.
Five calming panda experiences โ Sleep, Tea, Hug, Walk, Night. Auto-selects based on time of day. Pro only.
Shows a large emoji instead of the animated animal. No animations, ARIA labels on all elements, works with screen readers.
The extension never spies on you.
Your settings and stats live on your device. We never see what sites you visit, how long you spend on them, or anything about your browsing. The extension sends anonymous usage telemetry โ you can turn it off any time in Settings.
Read our full privacy policy โ- ๐ Settings and stats stored locally on your device
- ๐๏ธWe never read your browsing history
- ๐กExtension network calls: anonymous telemetry only
- ๐Minimal permissions โ only what's needed
- ๐Anonymous usage telemetry โ opt out any time in Settings
- ๐Open permission explanations in the extension
Start free, upgrade anytime
The free plan is genuinely useful. Upgrade for more animals and advanced features.
- โ 5 animated animals (Cat, Dog, Panda, Penguin, Chick)
- โ Break intervals 30โ120 min
- โ Modal break experience
- โ Sound effects
- โ Basic stats & streaks
- โ Up to 3 skips/day
- โ Reduced motion & accessibility mode
- โ 13 animated animals
- โ Break intervals 10โ180 min
- โ Partial takeover break experience
- โ Quiet hours
- โ Site exclusions
- โ Stats & streaks
- โ 10 skips/day
- โ Everything in Plus
- โ All 18 animals
- โ Break intervals 5โ240 min
- โ Immersive full-screen break experience
- โ Panda Mode (5 themed experiences)
- โ Strict mode (no skips)
- โ Unlimited skips
- โ Priority support
Frequently asked questions
Your eyes will thank you.
Add Break Buddy for free. No account. Just friendly animals.