Using RescueTime with an unsupported browser

Tracking websites in unsupported browsers

RescueTime automatically tracks time spent on websites when you use a supported browser.

If you’re using an unsupported (or partially supported) browser, you may still be able to track websites by using a browser extension and adjusting a few settings.

Important:

This workaround is only for unsupported browsers
It does not apply to Chrome, which is fully supported by the desktop app
The RescueTime extension is not maintained for Chrome and cannot be used with it

macOS: Chromium-based browsers

If you’re using a Chromium-based browser (such as Vivaldi or Opera) on macOS, you’ll also need to enable Automation permissions.

Open System Settings
Go to Privacy & Security
Select Automation
Expand RescueTime
Enable your browser

You’ll usually be prompted to allow this the first time you use the browser while RescueTime is running.

Set up website tracking with a browser extension

For unsupported browsers, follow these steps:

1. Install the extension

Install the RescueTime browser extension that matches your browser’s codebase:

Chromium-based browsers → Chrome extension
Firefox-based browsers → Firefox extension

2. Sign in to the extension

When prompted, leave this box unchecked:

“I’m already using the full RescueTime application on this computer.”

This allows the extension to track website activity for that browser.

3. Prevent duplicate tracking

To avoid recording the same time twice:

Open your Apps & Websites report
Find your browser listed as a general activity (e.g., “Vivaldi,” “Opera,” “Waterfox”)
Click the edit icon next to it
Select Ignore this activity forever

This ensures:

The extension tracks individual websites
The desktop app does not track the browser as a single block of time

Limitations

This workaround does not support Focus Sessions. Websites in unsupported browsers will not be blocked during a Focus Session.