# Anti-Social Media Plugins 'Focusbook' Curbs Facebook Addiction by Limiting Time Spent on it By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-addiction References: [technobuffalo](http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/04/22/addicted-to-facebook-focusbook-is-here-to-help/) & [chrome.google](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/focusbook/gpgidhknoflhjnncoihnmonkehncnpgl) We now know that social media problems like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudo-focus) addiction are real and can be difficult to deal with, but for those who are simply looking to be more productive there's 'Focusbook.' A [plugin for the Chrome browser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stayfocus-chrome-extension), 'Focusbook' works by having users type in their reason for visiting Facebook every time they visit the site. This helps to encourage users to identify the real reason they're heading on over to the social media site so frequently and call them out on their unproductive habits. While 'Focusbook' might not be a cure for Facebook addiction, it can definitely help those who find themselves losing precious minutes (or even hours) during the workday because of social media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Addiction:** Opportunity for innovative solutions that help individuals limit their time spent on social media platforms and reduce addiction. - **Productivity Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to develop tools that enhance productivity by curbing distractions from social media. - **Behavioral Awareness:** Potential for solutions that promote self-reflection and encourage individuals to become more aware of unproductive habits and time-wasting activities. ### Where This Applies - **Software Development:** Software developers can capitalize on the trend of social media addiction by creating innovative plugins, apps, or browser extensions that limit time spent on social media platforms. - **Digital Advertising:** Digital advertisers can leverage the opportunity to create targeted campaigns that raise awareness about the negative effects of excessive social media usage and promote alternative productive activities. - **Wellness and Self-help:** Wellness and self-help industries can tap into the growing concern of social media addiction by providing resources, workshops, and coaching to help individuals maintain a healthy balance between online and offline activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Blockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antisocial.md) - [Distraction-Blocking Website Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudo-focus.md) - [Distraction-Minimizing Work Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-firewall.md) - [Time-Limiting Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browsetimelimit.md) - [Focus Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distracting-websites.md) - [Grey Scale Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepfocus.md) - [Social Media Reducers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplughero.md) - [Digital Wellness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focuspledge.md)