Features

Everything Break Buddy can do for you.

Break reminders

Configurable break intervalsFree: 30–120 min. Plus: 10–180 min. Pro: 5–240 min.

Break duration countdownChoose how long each break lasts. A countdown shows before the overlay auto-closes.

Plan-based presetsInterval options are constrained by the active plan, so locked choices are not presented as available.

Pause optionsPause for 30 min, 1 hour, or the rest of today, any time.

Sound effectsGentle chime on break start, soft tone on completion. Toggle on/off anytime.

Animals

18 animated animalsCat, Dog, Panda, Penguin, Chick (Free) · Snake, Bird, Monkey, Turtle, Rabbit, Bear, Deer, Squirrel (Plus) · Elephant, Fox, Owl, Hamster, Swan (Pro).

Random rotationAnimals are chosen randomly from your enabled list each break.

Accessibility fallbackEmoji mode shows a large emoji instead of animated SVGs.

Break experience styles

Modal (Layout A)Centred card with the animal perched on top of its border.

Modal (Layout D)Animal beside the card in a side-by-side layout. Randomly chosen each break.

Partial takeoverAnimal enters from the edge and takes over part of the screen. Plus+.

ImmersiveFull-screen dim with the animal prominent. Pro+.

Panda Mode

SleepPanda lies along the bottom breathing slowly. Daytime.

Tea BreakPanda sits with steam rising from a cup. Daytime.

HugPanda pulses gently with a warm message. Daytime.

WalkPanda walks across the screen. Daytime.

Night ModeDark starfield, moon, gentle panda. Auto-activates after 9pm. Pro only.

Control & customization

Quiet hoursNo breaks during set hours (e.g. 9pm–8am). Plus+.

Site exclusionsExclude video calls, YouTube, or any domain. Plus+.

Daily skip limitFree: 3 skips/day. Plus: 10. Pro: unlimited.

Skip counterSee how many skips you have left today directly in the overlay.

Strict modeNo skips allowed. The overlay stays until you act. Pro only.

Stats & wellness

Break trackingCount of breaks taken and skipped, updated in real time.

StreakCurrent and longest consecutive days with at least one break.

Screen time savedTotal minutes of protected break time accumulated.

Accessibility

ARIA labelsAll interactive elements have descriptive labels.

Keyboard navigationNavigate the overlay with Tab and Enter.

Overlay controlsUse standard browser keyboard behavior with the break buttons.

Reduced motionDisables all CSS animations. Also respects OS-level preference.

Emoji modeShows emoji instead of animated SVGs — ideal for screen readers.