reflect. - a mindful website blocker

a website blocker that asks users to reflect on their usage.

Reflect - Mindful Website Blocker Chrome Extension

Reflect - a mindful website blocker is a chrome extension fostering conscious internet consumption. It prompts self-reflection when users attempt to access potentially distracting websites, asking their purposes. If valid, the user is allowed limited access; otherwise, it encourages further reflection. Users can customise the block list and restriction duration. No ads, no data collection. It is open-source.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 757
-13
Rating: 4.83
(29)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2022-03-14)
Creation date: 2020-05-13
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 1.77M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 stay focused on tasks
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Effective in blocking distracting websites
  • Minimal and appealing design
Cons
  • Limited options for website blocking (must visit the site to block)
  • Some users can bypass restrictions with certain phrases
  • Lack of advanced features like whitelisting or focus-specific settings
Most mentioned
  • Effective at blocking distractions
  • User-friendly and easy to set up
  • Need for improved blocking options and flexibility
User reviews
This extension is amazing! I am able to block distracting websites. It can also be useful for blocking scam sites so that you don't accidently go on them again. Whoever created this extension deserves an award.
by Swiftx, 2024-09-04

It's a very nice app & a good idea, but I wish there was a way to: 1) turn it to whitelist mode, where it makes you justify the use of changing tabs at all, or going to any unapproved websites 2) specify what your current focus is, so that if my current focus is to study physics, and I go to check my email, it would consider this unproductive at that time; but if my intention is to check if my physics professor responded to me, that would be productive. If my goal was instead to clear out my inbox, the intention to check my email would be productive, but the intention to go to my Spanish homework, this would not be productive. It would also be nice if there was an option to allow the extension to analyze your website activity, so for example if it noticed that I am writing a google chrome extension review right now instead of studying for my physics midterm, it would pop-up again even if it had previously allowed this website. Although, I think it would be difficult to create this feature with AI and full browser access, while also still trying to maintain some privacy and security, I imagine it would be difficult
by Justin Mumma, 2023-10-24

Coolio but uh turns out it lets you in if you write "im trying to be lazy" which. Seems like. Not the goal uh anyway cool extension though!
by Bailey Min, 2023-08-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

reflect. - a mindful website blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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