Impulse Guard

**Stop Impulse Ordering. Start Saving Money.** ImpulseGuard helps you break the cycle of impulse food ordering by blocking access to delivery apps and fast food sites. Watch your savings grow, build impressive streaks, and unlock achievements as you develop healthier spending habits. ### 🛡️ How It Works **Automatic Blocking** ImpulseGuard blocks 60+ food delivery and fast food websites by default, including: When you try to visit a blocked site, you'll see a motivational message reminding you of your goals and showing your progress. ### Key Features **Progress Tracking** • **Streak Counter** - Track consecutive days without ordering • **Money Saved** - See exactly how much you've saved based on your average order cost • **Statistics Dashboard** - View blocking attempts, hourly patterns, and activity trends • **Activity Calendar** - Visual heatmap of your daily progress **Achievement System** Unlock 40+ achievements across multiple categories: • Streak Achievements: First Day, Week Warrior, Monthly Master, Year of Freedom • Savings Milestones: Save $15, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and beyond • Behavioral Achievements: Night Owl Tamer, Weekend Warrior, Lunch Guardian • Special Achievements: Early Bird, Comeback Kid, Goal Setter, Perfect Week **Goal Setting System** • Set savings targets and track your progress • Create streak goals with countdown timers • Monthly blocking goals to maintain consistency • Visual progress bars for all goals • Celebratory notifications when goals are reached **Flexible Scheduling** • Schedule blocking for specific times of day • Set different rules for weekdays vs. weekends • Target specific meal times (lunch, dinner, late-night) • Enable/disable schedules with one click **Panic Mode** 🚨 Feeling tempted? Activate Panic Mode to instantly block ALL food sites for 30 minutes to 4 hours. No backing out once activated - it's your emergency willpower boost! **Security Features** • PIN Protection to prevent impulse disabling • Emergency Bypass with cooldown timer • Require PIN for resetting data or clearing sites • Configurable security requirements **Customization** • Add or remove any website from the blocking list • Organize sites by category (delivery, fast food, pizza, coffee, regional) • Toggle entire categories on/off • Set your currency and average order cost • Choose from 8+ currency symbols (USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, INR, MXN) **Beautiful Interface** • Clean, modern design • Full dark mode support • Interactive onboarding tour • Setup wizard for easy configuration • Comprehensive tooltips and help text • Smooth animations and transitions ### Perfect For ✓ **Budget-Conscious Individuals** - Stop spending hundreds on food delivery every month ✓ **Health-Focused Users** - Reduce fast food consumption and stick to home-cooked meals ✓ **Meal Preppers** - Stay committed to your meal prep routine ✓ **Savers** - Track exactly how much money you're saving over time ✓ **Habit Builders** - Build discipline and break impulse spending patterns ✓ **Students** - Manage limited budgets more effectively ✓ **Anyone** trying to reduce unnecessary spending on food delivery ### Privacy-First Design **Your Data Stays Yours** • 100% local storage - no cloud servers • Zero data collection or tracking • No analytics or external connections • No user accounts or authentication required • No ads or third-party integrations • Open source transparency All your progress, settings, and data are stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage. Nothing ever leaves your browser. Ever. ### Real Results Track your progress with comprehensive statistics: • Total money saved • Current and longest streaks • Blocking attempts by hour, day, and week • Monthly savings trends • Achievement unlock timeline • Goal completion rates ### Use Cases **Monthly Budget Challenge** "I was spending $300+ monthly on food delivery. After using ImpulseGuard for 3 months, I've saved over $800 and built a 45-day streak!" **Late-Night Ordering Prevention** "Set up a schedule to block delivery apps after 9 PM. No more midnight food orders and my wallet thanks me!" **Meal Prep Commitment** "Use ImpulseGuard to stay committed to meal prepping. The achievements and streak counter keep me motivated." **Health Goals Support** "Trying to eat healthier by reducing fast food. The blocking helps me stick to my meal plan and the savings tracker shows it's worth it!" ### ⚙️ Easy Setup 1. Install ImpulseGuard 2. Take the quick onboarding tour (30 seconds) 3. Run the setup wizard to personalize your settings 4. Start building your streak and saving money! The extension works immediately with smart defaults, but you can customize everything to match your specific needs. ### What Makes ImpulseGuard Different **Gamification That Works** Unlike simple site blockers, ImpulseGuard motivates you with streaks, achievements, and savings tracking. Seeing your progress makes it easier to resist temptation. **Realistic Savings Calculation** Set your actual average order cost and see real dollar amounts saved - not just a blocked counter. **No Judgment, Just Support** Motivational messages on blocked pages encourage you without making you feel bad. We all slip up - ImpulseGuard helps you get back on track. **Panic Mode for Weak Moments** That feature for when you're really tempted - lock everything down for a few hours and give yourself space to make better choices. **Complete Transparency** Open source code means you can verify our privacy claims. No hidden data collection, no tricks. ### Technical Details • **Manifest V3** - Future-proof Chrome extension • **Lightweight** - Minimal resource usage • **Fast** - Efficient blocking with Chrome's declarativeNetRequest API • **Reliable** - Service worker architecture ensures consistent performance • **Compatible** - Works on all Chromium-based browsers ### 🔄 Regular Updates ImpulseGuard is actively maintained with regular updates, new features, and additional sites added to the blocking list based on user feedback. ### 💡 Tips for Success 1. **Be Honest** - Set a realistic average order cost for accurate savings tracking 2. **Customize Your List** - Add the specific sites you visit most often 3. **Use Schedules** - Block during your weakest times (late night, lunch breaks) 4. **Set Goals** - Having a target savings amount or streak keeps you motivated 5. **Enable PIN Protection** - Prevents impulsive "I'll just disable it for one order" moments 6. **Check Your Stats** - Regularly review your progress to stay motivated 7. **Celebrate Milestones** - Unlock achievements and reward yourself (not with food delivery!) ### 🆘 Support Questions or issues? Check out our comprehensive documentation: • GitHub Repository: [Your repo link] • Privacy Policy included • Detailed README with FAQs • Open to feature requests and contributions ### 🚀 Start Your Journey Today Install ImpulseGuard now and take the first step toward breaking impulse ordering habits. Your future self (and your wallet) will thank you! ---