RescueTime is not recognizing individual websites in Google Chrome

Not seeing websites in Google Chrome on macOS?

If you’re using macOS and RescueTime isn’t showing individual websites in Google Chrome, it’s usually due to missing Automation permissions.

RescueTime needs this permission to read browser window titles so it can log the websites you visit.

Enable Automation permissions for Chrome

  1. Click the Apple menu and open System Settings
  2. Go to Privacy & Security
  3. Select Automation
  4. Expand RescueTime
  5. Turn on Google Chrome

If prompted:

  • Click the lock icon to make changes
  • Enter your password or use Touch ID

Restart apps

After enabling permissions:

  • Quit and reopen RescueTime
  • Quit and reopen Google Chrome

To quit RescueTime:

  • Right-click the RescueTime icon in your menu bar
  • Select Quit
  • Reopen it from your Applications folder or Launchpad

Check your reports

Open Chrome and browse a few websites, then check your reports.

  • Paid plans: activity appears within a few minutes
  • Free plans: activity may take up to 30 minutes to appear

Still not seeing websites?

  • Double-check that Chrome is enabled under Automation
  • Make sure RescueTime is running
  • Try restarting both apps again
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