As an ADHD adult, are you struggling to stay focused and organised? Believe me, you’re not alone… I’ve been there for 30 plus years! As a coder and designer, I find traditional productivity tools often fall short when it comes to neurodivergent minds, but there are some genuinely well-designed apps and browser extensions built for ADHDers, like you and me.
In this article, we'll explore 10 ADHD apps and browser extensions that have boosted my productivity or impressed me with their beneficial-to-ADHDers design. I’ve included a few big names on the list but also lots of lesser-known, niche tools that can genuinely help manage your ADHD.
Quick links to explore my top 10 ADHD apps and browser extensions:
Llama Life is a super cool (and very cute-looking) task-tracking app. Built by fellow ADHDer, Marie Ng, who I’ve followed online for a while, the app is designed to approach task management in ways that actually work for ADHD brains. The app helps users to break down overwhelming tasks and set timers to increase focus. But, perhaps most importantly of all, it includes a feature that helps you understand how long particular tasks will take, which really helps with ADHDers’ time blindness.
I’m a big fan of Forest. It’s a really unique app that turns staying focused into a game. Whenever you want to concentrate, plant a virtual tree. As long as you stay on task, your tree will grow. But if you leave the app to check social media or respond to notifications, your tree will wither. Over time, you'll build a lush forest that represents all your focused work sessions. It’s really motivating to see your forest grow.