About
The story behind After Bedtime Creations
Why "After Bedtime"?
As a father, my coding time starts after the kids go to sleep. Once the house goes quiet, that's when I can finally focus on creative work.
After Bedtime Creations started from a desire for privacy and control. I wanted browser extensions that don't track me, don't phone home, and work exactly how I want them to. When I couldn't find any that met those standards, I decided to build my own.
The Origin Story
I've been tinkering with tech for two decades - hacking game consoles, modding mobile devices, and being the family's go-to tech person.
But the tinkering never stopped. When I couldn't find a browser extension that let me control audio the way I wanted - without ads, without tracking, without abandoned code - I built my own. Per-Tab Audio Control is the result of that same curiosity that had me taking apart electronics as a kid.
Now, as a husband and father, the late-night coding sessions have a bigger purpose. This hobby project is a step toward something more. I build tools that I genuinely use myself, then open them up for others to enjoy.
Philosophy
Our Extensions
Privacy first. Our browser extensions don't track you, collect analytics, or phone home. Your browsing is your business. The source code is open for anyone to verify.
Free and open source. Every extension is fully free - no subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads. The code is on GitHub for anyone to inspect, fork, or contribute to. That's a commitment, not a phase.
Your choice, your way. Customization isn't an afterthought - it's core to how I build. From header layouts to audio presets to per-site rules, you control your experience.
Quality over quantity. I'd rather maintain one excellent extension than ten mediocre ones. Each feature is thoughtfully designed and thoroughly tested.
No dark patterns. No fake urgency, no manipulative popups, no guilt-tripping for donations.
Other Software
As After Bedtime Creations grows, I'm building software beyond browser extensions too. These products may work differently - some might include ads, some may not be open source, and some may collect minimal, clearly disclosed data. Every product comes with its own transparent privacy disclosure so you always know exactly what to expect.
Technical Approach
Extensions are built with vanilla JavaScript - no frameworks, minimal tooling, and no runtime dependencies that could become security risks. The code is intentionally simple and readable.
Design matters. Every pixel, every interaction, every detail is intentional. Good software should feel polished, not just functional.
AI & Development
I use AI tools like Claude to write the code - I direct the vision, describe what I want, and guide the implementation. It's like having a tireless developer partner at midnight when the house is quiet. Well, quiet except for the clickity-clack that earns me the occasional "are you still typing?!" from the bedroom.
Everything is personally tested for quality before it ships. AI accelerates the work, but the decisions, architecture, security, and quality standards are mine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind After Bedtime Creations?
Just one developer, coding after the kids go to sleep. Two decades of tinkering turned into this.
Are your extensions really free?
Yes. Every extension is fully functional for free with no features locked behind paywalls.
Can I request a feature?
Feel free to reach out via email or GitHub - I read everything.
Will there be more projects?
Yes. More browser extensions are in the works, and I'm exploring other software too. Extensions will always be free, open source, and private. Other products will each have their own clear privacy disclosure.