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.

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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
Stats date:
Version: 17.0.12 (Last updated: 2023-10-03)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • storage
  • enterprise.deviceAttributes
  • notifications
Size: 239.62K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

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Freedom - Website Blocker
Freedom - Website Blocker (v17.0.12)
3.38 (21) 2,521
Not available on Edge
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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
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Pros
  • Effective at blocking websites and improving productivity
  • Good integration with iOS and Android devices
  • Allows syncing between multiple devices
  • Responsive customer support
Cons
  • Confusing user interface
  • Requires a paid subscription
  • Some users experienced glitches and functionality issues
  • Difficult to uninstall
Most mentioned
  • Paid
  • Effectiveness
  • User interface
  • Syncing between devices
  • Customer support
  • Glitchy
  • Uninstall
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Safety
Risk impact

Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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