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ScreenAwake Chrome extension

ScreenAwake is a lightweight extension that stops your screen from dimming or sleeping, even when you switch tabs or minimize the browser. It's best for people who do long presentations, downloads, or reading sessions and don't want the screen to time out. The catch: it only affects your screen's sleep behavior, not other power settings.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • keeps the screen awake even when switching tabs or minimizing the browser
  • lets you set a timer (10, 30 minutes, or indefinite) instead of running forever by default
  • simple instant on/off toggle from the popup
  • no data collection, network requests, or tracking
  • works fully offline

Cons

  • only controls screen sleep, not full system sleep or lid-close behavior
  • very small, single-purpose tool with no additional productivity features

Best for

  • keeping the screen on during presentations or demos
  • preventing sleep while downloading large files
  • staying awake through long reading or livestream sessions
  • avoiding screensaver interruptions during focused, idle-looking work

Skip it if

  • users who want to change other system power settings, like sleep after closing the lid
  • people who only need this occasionally and prefer a manual OS setting instead

Key features

  • keeps the screen awake across tabs, virtual desktops, and minimized windows
  • timer options for 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or indefinite
  • instant on/off switch from the extension popup
  • fully offline with no network requests
  • no data collection or tracking

What ScreenAwake does

ScreenAwake prevents your screen from dimming or turning off while you're working, reading, presenting, or downloading files. It keeps the screen awake even if you switch tabs, move to a different virtual desktop, or minimize the browser window, and you can set a timer instead of leaving it running indefinitely.

ScreenAwake free vs paid

ScreenAwake is free to install from the Chrome Web Store, with no paid tier mentioned in its listing. Its full feature set, including the timer options and instant toggle, is available at no cost.

Is ScreenAwake safe?

ScreenAwake's listing states it collects no data, makes no network requests, and includes no tracking, running entirely offline. Its permissions are limited to what's needed to prevent the screen from sleeping, which is a narrow, single-purpose function.

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ScreenAwake: FAQs

Is ScreenAwake free?

Yes, ScreenAwake is free to install from the Chrome Web Store, with no paid tier listed.

Is ScreenAwake safe to use?

Its listing states it collects no data, makes no network requests, and runs fully offline.

How do I use ScreenAwake?

Install it, click the toolbar icon to turn it on, and optionally set a timer for how long it should keep the screen awake.

Does ScreenAwake work when I switch tabs?

Yes, it keeps the screen awake even when switching tabs, virtual desktops, or minimizing the browser.

What are alternatives to ScreenAwake?

Operating system power settings or other keep-awake extensions can substitute, though ScreenAwake's timer and offline design are its main draw.

Can I set a timer with ScreenAwake?

Yes, you can choose 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or leave it running indefinitely.

Does ScreenAwake collect any data?

No, its listing states it doesn't collect data, make network requests, or track usage.

Does ScreenAwake prevent my computer from sleeping entirely?

It's focused on keeping the screen from dimming or turning off, rather than overriding full system sleep settings.

Can I turn ScreenAwake off manually?

Yes, it includes an instant on/off switch in the extension popup.

What is ScreenAwake commonly used for?

Common uses include presentations, large downloads, tutorials, livestreams, and long focused work sessions without screensaver interruptions.