Why I Created Deep Focus

I built Deep Focus while broke, working two jobs, and frustrated with the state of productivity tools. Most apps were either hiding essential features behind paywalls or bloated with unnecessary complexity that got in the way of actual productivity.

As someone who struggled with maintaining focus during long study sessions, I needed a simple, effective solution that wouldn’t constantly ask me to subscribe or upgrade to unlock basic functionality.

My Philosophy: No Subscriptions. No Paywalls. Just Productivity.

Deep Focus follows a simple philosophy: productivity tools should be accessible to everyone. Whether you’re:

  • A student trying to focus on studying without expensive distractions
  • A professional working remotely who needs to block social media
  • Someone with ADHD needing focus assistance and ambient sounds
  • Anyone tired of subscription-based software that holds features hostage

This extension provides the core tools you need to maintain focus, without the financial burden of yet another monthly subscription.

The Science Behind Deep Focus

Deep Focus combines proven productivity techniques backed by research:

  1. The Pomodoro Technique - Work in focused 25-minute sprints with scheduled breaks to maintain peak concentration
  2. Environmental control - Block distracting websites during focus periods to eliminate digital temptations
  3. Acoustic environment optimization - Use ambient sounds scientifically shown to improve concentration and cognitive performance
  4. Progress tracking - Monitor your productivity patterns to identify peak performance times and improve over time
  5. YouTube integration - Access unlimited ambient soundscapes from your favorite creators and playlists

Who Benefits from Deep Focus?

Deep Focus has helped thousands of users across different backgrounds:

  • College and university students needing to focus during intense study periods and exam preparation
  • Remote workers and freelancers dealing with home distractions and maintaining work-life boundaries
  • Writers, designers, and creators seeking flow state for creative work
  • Software developers and programmers managing complex coding sessions without interruption
  • People with ADHD who benefit from structured work periods, ambient sounds, and distraction blocking
  • Researchers and academics conducting deep reading and analysis sessions

Connect With the Developer

I’m a solo developer committed to keeping Deep Focus free and constantly improving based on user feedback. If you have suggestions, bug reports, or want to contribute:

Your feedback and suggestions help make Deep Focus better for everyone in the community!

Ready to Try Deep Focus?

You can install Deep Focus from the Chrome Web Store for free. Check out the latest updates and changelog to see recent improvements like YouTube integration, or visit the FAQ page for answers to common questions and troubleshooting tips.