# PlugBrain: stop distractions

> PlugBrain blocks apps and uses math challenges to reduce screen time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.plugbrain.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.plugbrain.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.plugbrain.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mohammed Said Belaid
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,913
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-05
- **First published:** 2025-09-21
- **Publisher country:** DZ
- **Size:** 3.76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-29
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.plugbrain.android)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/msbelaid/PlugBrain](https://github.com/msbelaid/PlugBrain)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/msbelaid/PlugBrain/blob/master/PRIVACY\_POLICY.md](https://github.com/msbelaid/PlugBrain/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md)

## Description

PlugBrain is an open source app that encourages regular breaks from distracting apps by blocking access at scheduled intervals.<br>To regain access, you’ll need to solve a math challenge that adjusts in difficulty: the more frequently you use the apps, the harder the challenges become, but the longer you stay away, the easier they get.<br><br>**Accessibility Service Disclosure**<br>PlugBrain uses Android&#39;s Accessibility Service to help users stay focused by blocking distracting apps. This service allows PlugBrain to detect when a selected app is opened and display a math challenge before granting access. No personal data is collected or shared through this service.<br>The app may also request Ignore Battery Optimization to prevent the system from closing it in the background.<br><br>**Features**<br>- No ads<br>- No internet required<br>- Blocks distracting apps<br>- Unblock apps by solving math challenges<br>- Difficulty increases with frequent use, decreases with focus<br><br>**How to use**<br>- Grant all required permissions<br>- Select distracting apps<br>- Choose your focus interval<br>- Choose minimal difficulty<br>- Stay focused ;)

## Rankings

- #974,197 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `app.plugbrain.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.plugbrain.android)