Stay focused on work without getting distracted by websites and social media
Functionality
Forest: Stay focused is a productivity app where users plant a seed in the app and watch it grow as users focus on a task. However, if you start to browse websites or social media, the plant will wither away and die.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
Forest can be used to help resist the temptation to visit websites and social media sites when revising or working on an assignment
Help & how to get started
- Forest is available as a Chrome extension or a mobile app
- For the Chrome extension, download Forest
- For the mobile all, search 'Forest' on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
Cost
Free
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
Data Privacy
The University of Kent uses Google Analytics to track how our Software Finder tool is being used. We do not share this data with any third parties.
While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.
Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.