youtube time limiter

Obserra

YouTube Time Limiter & Productivity Tracker

Obserra is a minimalist YouTube time limiter Chrome extension designed for people who want to control their YouTube habits without blocking the site completely. Whether you’re studying, working, or just trying to reduce distractions, Obserra helps you manage your time on YouTube in a smart, non-intrusive way.

With a clean interface, Obserra lets you:

  • – Set daily YouTube time limits (e.g., 30 mins per day)
  • – View detailed usage stats: time spent, number of videos watched, visit frequency
  • – Choose flexible restriction modes: soft limit (reminder only) or hard lockout
  • – Track productivity trends over time with usage history
  • – Get prompted when you reach your daily limit, helping you build better digital habits

The extension doesn’t block YouTube entirely. Instead, it gives you a gentle push when you’re going overboard — helping you make conscious decisions about your screen time.

Why Use Obserra?

Unlike general focus tools or full-site blockers, Obserra is made specifically for YouTube. If YouTube is your main distraction, this tool targets the root of the problem. It’s ideal for students, remote workers, or anyone aiming to reduce mindless scrolling while still keeping access when it’s needed for learning or work.

Who Is It For?

Anyone who:

  • – Spends more time on YouTube than they’d like
  • – Wants soft accountability without removing access completely
  • – Prefers insights and data to improve time management
  • – Needs a simple, clean, and non-bloated Chrome extension


Obserra doesn’t try to overhaul your digital life. It focuses on one problem: YouTube time management, and it does it well. No bloat, no friction — just better habits, one video at a time.

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