Which browsers are supported?
Cat Gatekeeper currently supports Chrome, Brave, and Firefox. Other browsers are also under consideration.
Why is site access needed?
Site access is needed to measure usage time on the sites you choose and display the cat break screen. Cat Gatekeeper does not collect your browsing history or page content or send it outside your browser. Your settings and usage time for target sites are stored only in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes. Every feature is free, with no paid version or hidden limits.
Why is it free?
Cat Gatekeeper is a free extension made by one person, with no ads and no data collection. If the cat has saved you from a few too many scrolls, a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee would make my day ☕️🐾 There's also a free Desktop app if you'd like the cat to look after your whole computer.
Where can I open the menu?
Open the extensions (puzzle) icon in the top-right of your browser, then select Cat Gatekeeper.
Can I change the timer?
Yes. You can change both the time before the cat appears and how long it stays from the extension menu.
The cat does not appear.
Right after the extension updates automatically, the update may not take effect on pages that are already open. Make sure the target site is enabled, then reload the page once. If the issue continues, another extension may be interfering, so try temporarily disabling other extensions and test again.
Can I dismiss the cat?
Yes. A little while after the cat appears, a button shows up under it. Press and hold that button for about three seconds, or open the extension menu and press the dismiss button.
Which sites does it work on?
You can choose from major social media and video sites, or add any site by entering its URL.
How is usage time measured?
Time is counted only while you are actually viewing a site you set. For how multiple tabs are handled and when the time resets, see “How time tracking works” in the how-to section.
Are the cats real?
The star cats were carefully refined one by one with the help of AI to become the ultimate lovable distractions. Some are inspired by real cats, lovingly capturing their personalities and charm. Please treat them kindly as the gatekeepers of your desk.
Is it available in other languages?
It supports 18 languages, including Japanese and English, and switches automatically to match your browser's language.
Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese
Can I use the assets in the extension?
You are very welcome to include screenshots or screen recordings in posts introducing Cat Gatekeeper or sharing your impressions. However, please do not extract, reuse, or redistribute image or video assets included in the extension.
