Make the timeline deliberate, not infinite.
X can be useful and still be very good at turning “quick check” into a long session. Keep the network, the messages, and the conversation—add resistance to the part that keeps serving another post.
For X users: scrollharder.lol adds adjustable friction to feed movement and blocks common keyboard detours while friction is active. Typing fields and player controls stay usable.
Why X benefits from a physical speed bump
Text-heavy feeds can feel productive even when they are just continuous novelty. Adding effort to the transition between posts makes it easier to separate “I came here for this” from “the algorithm handed me this.”
The keyboard guard matters
Scrolling is not only a mouse or trackpad habit. X has keyboard shortcuts that make jumping through a feed feel instant. V1.2.3 suppresses j, k, and period while friction is active on the selected feed, and shows a brief reminder if you keep trying to outsmart your setting.
Good use cases
- Check mentions or a specific conversation without falling into a full timeline tour.
- Keep X available during a workday while making the default feed less magnetic.
- Pair a high friction setting with a short, intentional check-in window.
X feed questions
Can I still write posts and replies?
Yes. Typing fields and browser modifiers remain usable. The guard is for feed-scrolling paths.
Does this limit my account or change my feed?
No. It is a local browser extension. It does not modify your X account, recommendations, or content.
Is X the same as Twitter for this extension?
V1 is built for the current X web experience and its feed surfaces. It is not affiliated with X Corp.