Actrition is a free Chrome extension developed by lucasbabur that aims to help users break their YouTube addiction. When accessing YouTube, instead of being greeted by the usual feed, Actrition redirects users to a page where they are prompted to set their goals for using YouTube, specify what they want to search for, and determine how much time they would like to spend on the platform.

This extension effectively tackles YouTube addiction in three ways. Firstly, it removes the feed by redirecting users to a different page. Secondly, it prompts users to think about their intentions before accessing YouTube, as they need to set their goals first. Thirdly, it encourages users to actively search for something specific, preventing aimless scrolling through the YouTube feed.

To further reinforce the time limit, Actrition includes a timer that brings users back to the main page once the specified time has elapsed. Additionally, if users attempt to click on any recommended video, they are redirected back to the page. While this extension may be slightly inconvenient at times, especially when trying to be productive on YouTube, it is a small price to pay for those struggling with addiction.