A corgi blocks your doomscrolling.
Corgi Guard is a free Chrome extension and dog-powered Cat Gatekeeper alternative. Set a social media limit; when time is up, your corgi takes over the screen until your break ends.
Simple enough to keep installed.
Set your limit
Choose your session limit and break duration. The default is 30 minutes of social media followed by a 5 minute break.
Browse normally
Corgi Guard counts active time on tracked sites such as X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, and Threads.
Meet the corgi
When the timer runs out, the corgi overlay blocks the page and shows a countdown until your break is finished.
Corgi Guard vs Cat Gatekeeper
| Feature | Corgi Guard | Cat Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Core mechanic | Yes. A corgi blocks the screen after your limit. | Yes. A cat blocks the screen after your limit. |
| Best fit | Dog lovers, corgi fans, and people searching for a dog version of Cat Gatekeeper. | Cat lovers and people who want the original cat-themed version. |
| Tracked sites | Yes. Default social sites plus custom domains in the popup. | Comparable forced-break workflow. |
| Privacy posture | Local-only MVP. No analytics, ads, accounts, or tracking SDKs. | Check the original extension's listing for its current policy. |
| Availability | Chrome MVP first. | Use the original listing for current browser support. |
Corgi Guard is an independent project and is not affiliated with Cat Gatekeeper, its creators, or ZOKUZOKU.
Enough friction to interrupt the habit.
Full-screen interruption
A tiny reminder is easy to ignore. A corgi sitting on top of the feed is harder to pretend you did not see.
Custom domains
Start with common social sites, then add the exact domains that waste your own time.
No account needed
The MVP stores settings locally in Chrome. There is no signup, analytics script, or remote dashboard.
Looking for a dog version of Cat Gatekeeper?
Cat Gatekeeper made the forced-break idea easy to understand: spend too long scrolling, and a cute animal blocks the screen until the break ends. Corgi Guard applies that same habit-interruption pattern for people who want a dog gatekeeper instead.
What is a dog gatekeeper?
A dog gatekeeper is a screen time blocker with a dog as the visual interruption. Corgi Guard uses a corgi overlay, a countdown timer, and a configurable list of tracked sites to help you step away from social feeds.
Is Corgi Guard a Cat Gatekeeper alternative?
Yes, in the practical sense: it is a Chrome extension for forced breaks from social media. It is not affiliated with Cat Gatekeeper, and it does not copy its assets. The goal is a dog-themed alternative with a privacy-first MVP.
Quick answers before installing.
Does Corgi Guard collect browsing history?
No. The extension checks whether the active tab matches your tracked site list so it can count time and show the overlay. It does not send browsing data to a server.
Why does it need access to websites?
The overlay has to be injected into pages when your timer runs out. That permission is used for the break screen, not for reading page content.
Can I add my own sites?
Yes. The popup includes a tracked sites list where you can add or remove domains.
Is Firefox or Safari supported?
Not in the MVP. Corgi Guard is Chrome-first so the first public version can stay simple and stable.
Ready for the corgi intervention?
Install the free Chrome MVP, set your limit, and let the corgi handle the awkward part.