Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome

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.
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Stats
Users: 40,000+
Version: 18.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-03-02)
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: 89.54K
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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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 with focus and productivity
  • Effective at blocking websites and apps
  • Great customer support
Cons
  • Confusing UI and user experience
  • Not actually free despite misleading advertising
  • Requires additional paid subscription for full functionality
Most mentioned
  • Effective at blocking websites and apps
  • Not actually free despite misleading advertising
  • Great customer support
Recent reviews
Dear Freedom Team, 1 am writing to express my appreciation for your excellent application. I recently purchased Freedom lifetime after trying multiple fully premium products (like Cold Turkey Blocker). Your application is worth the money. I especially like Freedom's iOS integration and the screen time application blocking features. However, I have one suggestion for improvement. I wish you could add the focus filters feature in iOS so that the syncing between Apple devices would be much smoother, especially using the focus filters as a trigger for Freedom blocks using the Shortcuts app. I understand that there are some limitations of the syncing states between iOS devices (It's not Freedom's fault). Furthermore, I have also created some shortcuts that help the syncing process between my Apple/Devices. I love to share them with you if you are interested. Thank you for creating such a productive and user-friendly application. Please keep up the good work! The only problem that the support team takes too long to reply if they reply to your messages. I wish they improve their customer service. Sincerely, Yazan Zaid
by Yazan Zaid Yazan Zaid, 2023-03-02

Dear Freedom Team, I am writing to express my appreciation for your excellent application. I recently purchased Freedom lifetime after trying multiple fully premium products (like Cold Turkey Blocker). Your application is worth the money. I especially like Freedom's iOS integration and the screen time application blocking features. However, I have one suggestion for improvement. I wish you could add the focus filters feature in iOS so that the syncing between Apple devices would be much smoother, especially using the focus filters as a trigger for Freedom blocks using the Shortcuts app. I understand that there are some limitations of the syncing states between iOS devices (It's not Freedom's fault). Furthermore, I have also created some shortcuts that help the syncing process between my Apple/Devices. I love to share them with you if you are interested. Thank you for creating such a productive and user-friendly application. Please keep up the good work! The only problem that the support team takes too long to reply if they reply to your messages. I wish they improve their customer service. Sincerely, Yazan Zaid
by Yazan Zaid Yazan Zaid, 2023-03-05

Dear Freedom Team, 1 am writing to express my appreciation for your excellent application. I recently purchased Freedom lifetime after trying multiple fully premium products (like Cold Turkey Blocker). Your application is worth the money. I especially like Freedom's iOS integration and the screen time application blocking features. However, I have one suggestion for improvement. I wish you could add the focus filters feature in iOS so that the syncing between Apple devices would be much smoother, especially using the focus filters as a trigger for Freedom blocks using the Shortcuts app. I understand that there are some limitations of the syncing states between iOS devices (It's not Freedom's fault). Furthermore, I have also created some shortcuts that help the syncing process between my Apple/Devices. I love to share them with you if you are interested. Thank you for creating such a productive and user-friendly application. Please keep up the good work! The only problem that the support team takes too long to reply if they reply to your messages. I wish they improve their customer service. Sincerely, Yazan Zaid
by Yazan Zaid Yazan Zaid, 2023-03-02
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Safety
Risk impact

Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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