What is Tired Budgie?

Tired Budgie is a free Chrome extension that combines a Pomodoro timer with a screaming bird companion. When your focus timer ends or you have too many tabs open, Diwa the budgie screams to remind you to take a break.

How does Tired Budgie help with productivity?

Tired Budgie uses the Pomodoro Technique with unmissable audio reminders. Unlike silent notifications you can ignore, a screaming budgie demands your attention, ensuring you actually take those essential eye and body breaks.

Is Tired Budgie free?

Yes, Tired Budgie is completely free. No account needed, works instantly after installation from the Chrome Web Store.

What is the tab hoarding feature?

When you have too many browser tabs open (configurable threshold), Diwa will alert you with judgment and sound effects, encouraging you to close unnecessary tabs and reduce digital clutter.

Free Chrome Extension

Tired Budgie

Pomodoro timer meets SCREAMING BIRD

The break reminder you can't ignore. When the timer ends, Diwa screams. When you have too many tabs, Diwa screams. Take breaks, close tabs, and keep the bird happy.

Add to Chrome — It's Free

No account needed • Works instantly

See It In Action

A tiny popup that watches your work habits and reacts accordingly

🎯 Focus mode

☕ Break time

Hear the real Diwa

Why You'll Love It

⏰

Break Reminders You Can't Ignore

Gentle nudges? Nope. This budgie means business when it's time to rest your eyes.

📑

Tab Hoarding Intervention

Got 47 tabs open? The budgie will let you know. Loudly. With judgment.

🦜

Meet Diwa, Your Loud Companion

A tiny budgie that cares about your wellbeing. Through the power of screaming.

The Story Behind Tired Budgie

It was a hot October afternoon in 🏙️ Dubai. A small yellow budgie landed on my balcony, exhausted, seeking shelter from the sun.

I gave him water, food, and shade. He just sat there. Silent. Completely drained.

That night, I ordered a bird cage. (15-minute delivery. I love this city.)

The next morning, I woke up to chirping. Happy chirping. He was alive. He was safe. And he had opinions about it.

                    Four months later, his name is Diwa. He chirps contentedly while I work. But when he's tired or frustrated? He SCREAMS. An ear-piercing screech that makes it impossible to concentrate.
                

At first, I was annoyed. I'd put him in another room to calm down, take a few minutes to decompress, grab water, stretch...

Then it hit me: This bird was forcing me to take breaks.

As a remote worker, I know I should rest my eyes, move my body, step away from the keyboard. But like everyone, I dismiss the gentle reminders.

You can't dismiss Diwa.

Not everyone has a screaming bird as a productivity coach. So I built one. The sounds you hear? That's actually him.

— Take care of yourself. Diwa demands it. 🦜

Ready to be screamed at?

Add to Chrome — It's Free

Free forever • No account needed • Just vibes and screams

Helpful Resources

🍅 Pomodoro Guide 🎯 Deep Work 👁️ Screen Breaks 📑 Tab Management

For Developers For Designers For Students For ADHD For Remote Workers View All →