Website Blocker

Block distracting websites to boost productivity! Set schedules, custom block lists, and focus on what matters.

Website Blocker - Stay Focused and Productive! 🚫 Block distracting websites instantly to boost your productivity and achieve your goals! Create custom block lists, use quick presets, and track your progress with daily statistics. ✨ KEY FEATURES: 🎯 Smart Website Blocking: - Custom Block Lists - Add any website you want to block - Instant Blocking - Redirects immediately when visiting blocked sites - Smart Domain Matching - Automatically blocks all subdomains - One-Click Toggle - Enable or disable blocking instantly - Beautiful Block Page - Professional redirect page with motivational quotes ⚡ Quick Presets for Instant Setup: - Social Media - Video Sites - News Sites - Gaming Sites 📊 Productivity Statistics: - Blocked Websites Count - See how many sites you're blocking - Daily Block Counter - Track how many times sites were blocked today - Automatic Reset - Counter resets at midnight daily - Progress Tracking - Monitor your productivity journey 🎨 Beautiful User Experience: - Clean, Modern Interface - Easy to use and visually appealing - Purple Gradient Design - Professional and stylish - Motivational Block Page - Inspiring quotes when redirected - Smooth Animations - Polished user experience - Intuitive Controls - Simple and straightforward 💾 Smart Features: - Auto-Save Block List - Never lose your settings - Persistent State - Remembers on/off status - Quick Management - Easy add and remove - Bulk Actions - Clear all with one click - Preset Integration - Add multiple sites instantly 🚀 HOW IT WORKS: Quick Start (3 Easy Steps): 1. Click the Website Blocker extension icon 2. Toggle "Blocking Active" to ON 3. Add websites manually or use presets - Done! Detailed Usage: 1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar 2. Toggle the "Blocking Active" switch to enable blocking 3. Add websites to block: • Method 1: Type URL (e.g., facebook.com) and click "Add" • Method 2: Click a preset button to add multiple sites 4. Try visiting a blocked site: • You'll be redirected to a beautiful block page • See motivational quote to keep you focused • View productivity reminders 5. Manage your block list: • Remove individual sites with "Remove" button • Clear entire list with "Clear All" button 6. View your statistics: • Blocked Websites: Total sites in your list • Blocks Today: Number of redirects today 7. Toggle off to temporarily disable blocking 8. Support the developer with "Buy Me a Coffee" link on block page! Pro Tips: 💡 Start with preset categories for quick setup 💡 Add sites one by one as distractions appear 💡 Toggle off during breaks, on during work 💡 Check daily stats to track progress 💡 Use motivational block page as reminder 🎯 PERFECT FOR: 💼 Work Productivity: → Block social media during work hours → Eliminate news and entertainment distractions → Stay focused on important tasks → Meet deadlines consistently → Boost output by 50%+ by removing distractions → Create dedicated focus time 📚 Students & Learning: → Block YouTube and video sites while studying → Remove social media distractions during homework → Focus on coursework and assignments → Improve grades with better concentration → Prepare effectively for exams → Complete online courses without distraction 🎯 Digital Detox: → Take breaks from social media → Reduce overall screen time → Improve mental health and wellbeing → Better work-life balance → Mindful internet usage → Reduce anxiety from constant connectivity 👨‍💼 Entrepreneurs & Freelancers: → Block time-wasting sites → Maximize billable hours → Focus on client work → Build your business → Avoid procrastination → Maintain professional discipline 🏠 Parents & Families: → Limit children's access to certain sites → Encourage homework focus → Safe browsing habits → Family screen time management → Balanced internet usage → Educational priorities 💪 Self-Discipline & Habits: → Break bad browsing habits → Reduce compulsive site checking → Build better routines → Achieve personal goals → Develop willpower → Create positive change 🧘 Focus & Mindfulness: → Deep work sessions → Distraction-free environments → Better concentration → Flow state achievement → Mindful productivity → Present-moment awareness 📊 PRODUCTIVITY STATISTICS: Blocked Websites Counter: - Shows total number of sites in your block list - Updates in real-time as you add/remove sites - Helps you see scope of your blocking strategy - Track your commitment to focus Daily Blocks Counter: - Counts every redirect to block page - Shows how many times you tried to visit blocked sites - Resets automatically at midnight - Helps identify strongest temptations - Track improvement over time - Awareness of browsing patterns 🎨 BEAUTIFUL BLOCK PAGE: When you visit a blocked site, you'll see: - 🚫 Large block icon - Site name that was blocked - Clear explanation of why it's blocked - Motivational quote from famous thought leaders - Three productivity reminders: → ⏰ Stay Focused → 🎯 Be Productive → ✨ Achieve Goals - Instructions to disable if needed - ☕ Buy Me a Coffee support button - Professional purple gradient design - Clean, centered layout - Easy to read typography Sample Quotes Featured: - "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." - Stephen Covey - Plus many more inspiring quotes rotated randomly 💝 Support the Developer: - Every block page includes "Buy Me a Coffee" button - Support continued development and improvements - Help keep extension free for everyone - Enable new features and updates - Show appreciation for productivity boost! 🔧 QUICK PRESETS EXPLAINED: 📱 Social Media Preset Blocks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, LinkedIn Sites Added: 6 Best For: Work hours, study sessions, digital detox Why: These are the most common time-wasters and distractions Impact: Can save 2-3 hours per day on average 🎥 Video Sites Preset Blocks: YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Vimeo, Dailymotion Sites Added: 5 Best For: Preventing binge-watching, focus time Why: Video content is highly engaging and time-consuming Impact: Prevents hours of unplanned watching 📰 News Sites Preset Blocks: CNN, BBC, NY Times, The Guardian, Fox News Sites Added: 5 Best For: Avoiding news during work, reducing anxiety Why: News can be depressing and distracting Impact: Better mental health and focus 🎮 Gaming Sites Preset Blocks: Miniclip, Addicting Games, Armor Games, Kongregate, Poki Sites Added: 5 Best For: Study time, work hours, time management Why: Browser games are procrastination traps Impact: Reclaim hours of productive time 🛡️ PRIVACY & SECURITY: 100% Private and Local: ✅ No data collection whatsoever ✅ No usage tracking or analytics ✅ No browsing history recorded ✅ All data stored locally in browser only ✅ No external servers contacted ✅ No network requests made ✅ No personal information accessed ✅ No cookies or tracking scripts Permissions Used: - storage - Save your block list and settings locally - tabs - Monitor page loads to block websites - host_permissions - Check URLs to determine if blocked What We DON'T Do: ❌ No browsing history access beyond current tab ❌ No data transmission to external servers ❌ No third-party analytics ❌ No advertisements ❌ No selling of data ❌ No user profiling Your Privacy Matters: - Everything stays on your device - You control all data - Delete extension = delete all data - No trace left behind - Complete privacy guaranteed ⚡ PERFORMANCE: Fast & Lightweight: ✅ Instant blocking (< 0.1 seconds) ✅ Minimal memory usage ✅ No browser slowdown ✅ Efficient background monitoring ✅ Quick popup loading ✅ Smooth animations ✅ No lag or delays Compatible With: ✅ All websites and web applications ✅ Works with HTTPS and HTTP ✅ Compatible with other extensions ✅ Works in normal and incognito mode (if enabled) ✅ All Chrome versions ✅ Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera) 🔧 HOW IT WORKS (Technical): URL Matching System: - Extracts domain from full URL - Removes www. prefix automatically - Matches against your block list - Checks all subdomains automatically - Example: Blocking "facebook.com" also blocks: → www.facebook.com → m.facebook.com → mobile.facebook.com → Any subdomain of facebook.com Blocking Mechanism: - Background service worker monitors all tab activity - Checks URL when pages start loading - Instant redirect if URL is blocked - Shows custom block page with motivation - Increments daily counter - Updates statistics in real-time Block Page System: - Hosted locally in extension - Displays blocked site name via URL parameter - Shows motivational content - Links to support page - Professional design - Fast loading Statistics Tracking: - Counts each block attempt - Stores locally in browser - Resets at midnight automatically - No external tracking - Privacy-preserving 📊 PRODUCTIVITY RESEARCH: Studies show that: - Average person checks social media 17x per day - 2.5 hours lost daily to social media - 47% of employees admit to wasting time at work - Distractions reduce productivity by 40% - Takes 23 minutes to refocus after distraction - Website blockers improve focus by 50%+ Website Blocker helps you: - Eliminate automatic site checking - Break bad browsing habits - Create focused work blocks - Reduce context switching - Build productive routines - Achieve more in less time ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: Does this work on all websites? A: Yes! You can block any website by adding it to your list. Q: Can I temporarily disable blocking? A: Yes! Just toggle the switch off in the popup. Toggle back on to resume. Q: Will my block list save after closing Chrome? A: Yes, your block list and settings persist across browser sessions. Q: How do I unblock a site if I need it? A: Either toggle blocking off, or remove the site from your list. Q: Does this work in incognito mode? A: Yes, if you enable the extension for incognito in Chrome settings (chrome://extensions). Q: Can I block specific pages within a site? A: Currently blocks entire domains. Page-level blocking coming in future updates! Q: Does this slow down my browsing? A: No! Extremely lightweight with zero noticeable performance impact. Q: Can I set scheduled blocking (e.g., only 9-5)? A: Not yet, but time-based scheduling is planned for future updates! Q: Can I password-protect my block list? A: Not currently, but password protection is coming in future updates! Q: What happens if I really need to access a blocked site? A: Simply toggle blocking off, visit the site, then toggle back on when done. Q: Can I export/import my block list? A: Not yet, but import/export functionality is planned for future updates! Q: Does this track my browsing history? A: Absolutely not! Zero tracking, zero data collection. Complete privacy. Q: Can I sync my block list across devices? A: Not yet, but Chrome sync integration is planned for future updates! Q: Why is there a Buy Me a Coffee link? A: To support ongoing development and keep the extension free for everyone! 🌟 WHY CHOOSE WEBSITE BLOCKER? ✓ Simple and easy to use ✓ Instant website blocking ✓ Beautiful user interface ✓ Quick preset categories ✓ Daily productivity statistics ✓ Motivational block pages ✓ 100% free forever ✓ No ads or premium tiers ✓ Complete privacy protection ✓ No data collection ✓ Active development ✓ Regular updates ✓ Responsive support 🔄 COMING SOON: Planned Features (Future Updates): - Scheduled Blocking - Set specific hours (e.g., 9 AM - 5 PM) - Password Protection - Prevent easy disabling - Whitelist Mode - Block all except approved sites - Break Reminders - Pomodoro technique integration - Advanced Statistics - Charts, graphs, weekly reports - Chrome Sync - Sync block list across devices - Custom Block Pages - Personalize messages - Daily Limits - Allow X visits per day - Website Categories - Group sites by type - Focus Sessions - Timed blocking with breaks - Productivity Reports - Weekly/monthly summaries - Import/Export - Share block lists - URL Wildcards - Advanced pattern matching - Redirect URLs - Send to productive alternative - Break Timers - Scheduled unblocking - Motivation Library - More inspiring quotes 💝 SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER: If you find this extension helpful and want to support continued development and improvements, you can buy me a coffee: ☕ **Buy Me a Coffee:** https://buymeacoffee.com/wilsonwang 💎 **Solana Wallet Address:** A8VQWsQYWUw6HZFWwCrxGwDpxPGeXPZedyKNCUV6m6CC Your support helps: - Keep extension free for everyone - Fund new features development - Provide ongoing maintenance - Add scheduled blocking - Implement password protection - Build advanced statistics - Enable Chrome sync - Respond to user requests - Fix bugs quickly - Improve user experience Every contribution makes a real difference and helps thousands of users stay focused and productive! The "Buy Me a Coffee" button appears on every block page as a gentle reminder. Thank you for your support! 🙏 --- Block distractions, boost productivity, achieve your goals! 🚫✨ Download now and take control of your focus!