Use these tools to block social media apps from yourself and save time RescueTime is an award-winning tool that tracks the amount of time you spend on websites PHOTO: Freedom app The use of social media platforms has hit the roof in recent times. Only five per cent of adults in the United States were using a social media platform in 2005, that number is now around 70 per cent, reveals a study. While social media keeps us informed and entertained, it has a robust impact on our lives and psychological well-being. Here are four tools that can help you become more productive by limiting the time you spend on social media sites.