❓ Frequently Asked Questions

InfiniteArc is a modern Pomodoro focus timer that combines productivity science with gamification. Unlike simple timers, InfiniteArc actually blocks distracting websites during your focus sessions, tracks your productivity analytics, and rewards you with achievements and ranks as you build better focus habits.

Yes! InfiniteArc offers a generous free tier that includes 3 focus sessions per day, 2 blocked sites, the short-form content eraser (blocks YouTube Shorts, TikTok, etc.), the quest and rank system, and 7-day analytics history. Premium features like unlimited sessions, unlimited blocked sites, full analytics history, and calendar integrations are available with a subscription.

Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for 'InfiniteArc Focus Companion' or go directly to our extension page. Click 'Add to Chrome', confirm the permissions, and you're ready to start focusing. The extension syncs with your InfiniteArc account to block distractions across all your browser tabs.

Currently, InfiniteArc is a web app with a browser extension for desktop browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium-based browsers. The web dashboard is mobile-responsive for viewing your stats, but the distraction blocking feature requires the desktop browser extension. Mobile app support is planned for future updates.

InfiniteArc uses a Chrome extension with declarativeNetRequest to block access to websites you've added to your blocklist during focus sessions. When you start a session, the extension automatically prevents you from accessing distracting sites like social media, YouTube, Reddit, and any custom sites you've added. Blocking is automatically disabled when your session ends or during breaks.

The short-form content eraser automatically hides addictive short-form video content from sites like YouTube (Shorts), TikTok, Instagram (Reels), and Facebook during focus sessions. Instead of blocking the entire site, it surgically removes just the distracting content, letting you still access useful parts of these platforms if needed.

InfiniteArc follows the Pomodoro Technique: work for focused intervals (default 25 minutes), take short breaks (5 minutes), and take a longer break after several sessions. You can customize all timer durations. The timer also supports 'overflow' mode, letting you continue working past your set time if you're in a flow state.

Yes! Premium users can connect their Google Calendar to InfiniteArc. This allows you to see your upcoming events and plan focus sessions around your schedule. You can also view which events might benefit from dedicated focus time.

Yes! Premium users can connect Slack to automatically update their status during focus sessions. Your status will show that you're in a focus session, helping teammates know when you're in deep work mode. The status automatically clears when your session ends.

InfiniteArc Premium is $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save $10 with annual billing). Premium includes unlimited focus sessions, unlimited blocked sites, full analytics history, Google Calendar integration, Slack status integration, and priority support.

Absolutely! You can cancel your InfiniteArc subscription at any time with no questions asked. After cancellation, you'll continue to have access to premium features until the end of your current billing period, then your account will revert to the free tier.

Brain rot is the gradual decline in attention span and focus caused by excessive consumption of short-form content like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. InfiniteArc helps by blocking this addictive content during focus sessions and providing structured Pomodoro intervals that retrain your brain to focus for longer periods. Many users report improved attention within 1-2 weeks of consistent use.

InfiniteArc makes dopamine detox practical by automatically blocking high-dopamine content (social media, short-form videos, distracting websites) during focus sessions. Start with the 25-minute Pomodoro sessions, block your main distractions, and gradually increase session length. The gamification features provide 'slow dopamine' rewards that help reset your brain's reward system over 7-14 days.

InfiniteArc's short-form content eraser automatically hides YouTube Shorts from the YouTube interface. When enabled, you can still use YouTube for tutorials, music, and regular videos, but the addictive Shorts section is completely removed. This feature works on both the YouTube homepage and the Shorts tab.

Most InfiniteArc users report noticeable improvements in attention span within 7-14 days of consistent use. The key is daily practice with Pomodoro sessions while keeping short-form content blocked. After 3-4 weeks, many users find they can focus for longer periods even without the app, as their brain has adapted back to sustained attention.