Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome

The Freedom website blocker gives you control over distracting websites, so you can focus on what matters most.
What is Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome?
Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome is a tool to control time-wasting and unproductive websites. It offers a 'green screen' when a blocked website is visited. It works in conjunction with desktop apps and also directly on ChromeOS and Linux. It is used by thousands of individuals worldwide to help cultivate a focused digital habit. Both trial and premium versions are available.

Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 3.43 (81)
Version: 19.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • browsingData
  • storage
  • notifications
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 89.42K

Other platforms

Freedom - Website Blocker (v17.0.12)
3.25 (28) 2,671+
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Extension summary

The Freedom Chrome extension provides our "green screen" on websites blocked by Freedom. When you visit a blocked website, you'll see our calming green screen and be directed back towards your work.

On Mac and Windows devices, the Freedom extension is designed to be paired with our desktop apps and does not have stand-alone functionality. On ChromeOS (ChromeBooks) and Linux devices, Freedom connects directly to our service and enables you to block websites or the entire internet. The Freedom Chrome extension works with both our trial (free) and premium (paid) accounts.

We offer a range of extensions to help you improve your digital habits, including Pause, Insight, and Limit.

Thousands of people rely on Freedom every day to write, study, cook, design, build, play, think, learn, and find the focus to do the things that truly matter. We're honored to help you.

For more information → https://support.freedom.to/getting-started/set-up-installation/browser-extension

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps users focus and improves productivity.
  • Effective in blocking distractions and managing habits.
  • Positive user experience with helpful support.
  • Users appreciate the motivational messages.
Cons
  • Paid subscription model is not clearly stated.
  • Login issues and difficulties with password manager integration.
  • Repeated complaints about spam and uninstallation difficulties.
  • Support response times are slow.
Most mentioned
  • Productivity improvement
  • Paid extension concerns
  • Login problems
  • Spam and uninstallation issues
  • Customer support response time
Recent reviews
It works nicely and serves me perfectly! Got the Forever plan! Honestly it's sometimes frustrating to not be able to waste my time, but that's the price of freedom :D Recommend!

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by fatih çağal, 2024-10-17

Saves me a ton of time! Works perfectly. Highly recommended.
by Hakan Karsilar, 2024-09-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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