LeechBlock NG
A browser extension that blocks distracting websites during set time periods or after a time limit.
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About LeechBlock NG
LeechBlock NG is a browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, Edge and other Chromium-based browsers such as Brave, Opera and Vivaldi. You choose which sites to block and when. Up to 30 block sets can each have their own times and days, and a set can block during fixed hours, after a time allowance such as 10 minutes per hour, or both.
Sites are matched with wildcards and exceptions. A lockdown mode blocks sites immediately for a chosen duration. A password or random access code on the options page makes it harder to switch the blocks off on impulse.
Strengths
- Up to 30 block sets, each with its own schedule
- Blocks by fixed time period, time allowance or both
- Wildcards and exceptions for matching sites
- Lockdown mode and an optional password on the options page
Limitations
- Browser extension only, so blocks apply inside supported browsers and not to other apps
- No Safari version; the site points macOS and iOS users to the separate ivBlock app
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to install and use.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Proginosko
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- How it runs
- Browser extension
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- People who want to limit time on distracting websites during work hours
- Categories
- System utilities, Browser tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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StayFocusd
A browser extension that blocks distracting websites or limits how much time you spend on them.
StayFocusd offers daily time limits, a Nuclear Option and usage reports, but is built for Chromium browsers and its website uses advertising cookies.
BlockSite
A website and app blocker for browsers, desktop and phones, with focus sessions and a Premium tier.
BlockSite blocks apps as well as sites on browsers and phones with a Focus Mode, while some features need a paid Premium subscription.
Freedom
An app and website blocker that syncs block lists and focus sessions across devices.
Freedom syncs blocks across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Chrome with a locked mode, but is paid after the trial and requires an account.
Cold Turkey Blocker
A website and app blocker for Windows and macOS with scheduled, locked focus blocks.
Cold Turkey Blocker runs on Windows and macOS and blocks desktop apps and the whole internet with locked blocks, though some features are paid.
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