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Store listing title: Caffeine - Keep Awake

Chrome extension ID: fcblbbbkcneogddmpmfdchnocbpfpmag

A Chrome extension that keeps the system or display awake to prevent hibernate or sleep modes. It allows users to set specific duration timers and ensures computers stay active during file downloads.

Version:0.2.9
Size:133KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

70K+

Rating

4.1

23 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

Positions the product as a utility to override OS power-saving settings to prevent sleep or screen dimming. It emphasizes flexibility through two operational levels (Display and System) and specialized features like timers and download protection.

Inferred product pattern

Simple system-level power management override utility.

Review-backed pain points

Multiple users report that the extension, particularly the 'System level' setting, does not function on Windows 11/11 Pro.

Observed feature gaps

Users have requested a longer timer option, specifically an 8-hour timer.

Tags
System AwakePrevent SleepProductivity UtilityDownload Assistant
Target users

- Remote workers

- Users with strict corporate auto-lock policies

- Users performing long file downloads

- Presenters

Primary use cases

- Preventing screen dimming during presentations

- Maintaining network connectivity for large downloads

- Bypassing corporate auto-lock timers

- Keeping the screen active while reading PDFs or e-books

Positive themes

- Eliminates the need for manual mouse movement

- Effective for ensuring long downloads complete

- Superior feature set compared to similar extensions (timers/download protection)

- Successful bypass of corporate lock screens

Negative themes

- Compatibility failures on Windows 11 and Windows 11 Pro

- System-level mode failing to prevent display shut-off

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; product appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on the official store listing and a sample of 10 reviews highlighting both utility and OS-specific bugs. The review sample size is small relative to the total user base of 70,000.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or account-related complaints found in the samples.

Reliability

Reliability issues reported specifically by Windows 11 users where the extension fails to keep the system awake.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.2.9

- Size: 133KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
This extension prevents your operating system from entering hibernate or sleep mode by offering two levels of operation: 1. "Display" level: It prevents single or multiple monitors from dimming or displaying screensavers. 2. "System" level: It prevents the entire system from entering the power-saving state. Key features of the extension include: 1. Operation on display or system level. 2. Ability to keep the system awake for a specified period (ranging from 5 minutes to 24 hours) and then allow it to sleep. 3. Capability to keep the system awake while downloading a file, ensuring uninterrupted downloads even when you're not actively present. The system will transition to the idle state once the download is complete. The extension provides an inactive toolbar button. Click the button once to activate the "keep awake" state and prevent the system from sleeping. Clicking the button again w…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

prevent sleep chrome extensionkeep screen awakestop computer from sleepingchrome extension for downloads

Comparison

Caffeine vs Keep Awakebest keep awake extension

Problem

computer goes to sleep during downloadscreen dims while readingcorporate laptop auto lock

Alternative

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FAQ

What is Caffeine mainly used for?
A Chrome extension that keeps the system or display awake to prevent hibernate or sleep modes. It allows users to set specific duration timers and ensures computers stay active during file downloads.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with limited review base. Last known update: 11/05/2025.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

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