Fockey

Minimalist YouTube experience & time-based website blocking Chrome extension.

A modular Chrome extension that empowers you to take control of your browsing experience. Block distracting websites on custom schedules, transform YouTube into a minimalist search-only interface, and enforce productivity commitments with time-based locks. 🎯 FEATURES YouTube Module • Minimalist Home Page - Hide feed, thumbnails, and recommendations by default • Clean Search Results - Filter Shorts, posts, and algorithmic suggestions • Distraction-Free Watch Page - Hide engagement buttons, comments, and related videos • Channel Blocking - Block specific channels with visual blocked page • Shorts & Posts Blocking - Global toggle to block all Shorts and Community Posts • Search Suggestions Control - Hide autocomplete to reduce algorithmic nudges General Module • Time-Based Schedules - Block any website on custom schedules (e.g., "Work Hours: block reddit.com 9-5 M-F") • Quick Block Sessions - Instant focus sessions with preset durations (25min, 1hr, 8hr, 24hr, custom, or indefinite) • Multi-Strategy Blocking - Block by domain, URL keywords, or content keywords Lock Mode • Commitment Tool - Lock all settings for hours or days to prevent impulsive changes • No Early Unlock - Enforces absolute commitment (can extend, but cannot cancel) • Device-Local - Lock state stays on your device, doesn't sync Additional Features • Dark Mode - System-aware theme with manual toggle • Internationalization - English, Portuguese, Spanish • Import/Export Settings - Backup and restore across devices • Keyboard Accessible - Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST Fockey collects ZERO data. All settings stay on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. 📋 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED • Storage - Save your settings locally (syncs across your Chrome browsers if signed in) • Active Tab - Detect when you're on YouTube to apply blocking rules • Tabs - Navigate to YouTube home when blocked content is accessed • Scripting - Inject minimal CSS/JS to hide distracting UI elements • Web Navigation - Intercept Shorts/Posts URLs before they load (prevents flickering) • Alarms - Power Lock Mode countdown and Quick Block session timers • All Websites (<all_urls>) - Enable General Module for blocking ANY website on a schedule (not just YouTube) If you only use YouTube blocking, the "All websites" permission goes unused. 📧 SUPPORT For bug reports, feature requests, or questions: Email: fockeyextension@gmail.com