LeechBlock NG

LeechBlock is a simple productivity tool for blocking time-wasting sites.

LeechBlock NG: Block Time-Wasting Sites

"LeechBlock NG" is a free Chrome extension designed to help users block distracting websites during specified times, promoting productivity and focus. With options to set time limits, lockdown features, wildcards, and user control, it offers customizable solutions for managing online distractions effectively.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Users: 80,000+
Version: 1.6.8 (Last updated: 2025-01-14)
Creation date: 2020-04-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • history
  • offscreen
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 427.01K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
LeechBlock NG (v1.6.8)
4.80 (1,672) 104,052+
LeechBlock NG (v1.6.6)
4.80 (92) 17,161+
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Analyze keywords

LeechBlock NG (Next Generation) is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. (You know: the ones that rhyme with 'Blue Cube', 'Space Hook', 'Sticky Media', 'Quitter', and the like.) All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

You can specify up to 30 sets of sites to block, with different times and days for each set. You can block sites within fixed time periods (e.g., between 9am and 5pm), after a time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour), or with a combination of time periods and time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour between 9am and 5pm).

Additional features:

• Lockdown: Block sites immediately for a specified duration. • Access control: Set a password or random access code for the options page, to slow you down in moments of weakness! • Delaying: Set a countdown to delay access to sites instead of completely blocking them. • Wildcards: Block a range of sites (e.g., *.somesite.com). • Exceptions: Whitelist sites you don't want to be blocked (e.g., +allowedsite.com).

Version history: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/version-history/

Documentation: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/documentation/

See more

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
  • Highly effective at reducing distractions and improving productivity
  • User-friendly and easy to configure
  • Feature-rich with customization options for blocking sites at different times
  • Offers options for overriding blocks when necessary
  • Free to use, which is highly appreciated by users
Cons
  • Some users find the options menus bland and lacking contrast
  • Does not work in private browsing tabs, which is considered a significant flaw
Most mentioned
  • Life-changing impact on productivity
  • Ability to customize website blocking
  • Free availability of the extension
User reviews
Es increible como te ayuda, ademas es gratuita sin anuncios 10 de 10
by Adrian Monreal, 2025-01-21

by Anonymus, 2025-01-20

İstenmeyen sitelerin kullanımını azaltmak için en kesin çözüm. İnsanların tüm boş zamanında doomscroll yaptığı günlerde herkese tavsiye ederim.
by Yiğit Cankurtaran, 2025-01-20
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

LeechBlock NG requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

LeechBlock NG has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

LeechBlock NG small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to LeechBlock NG: