# BlockDistraction – Block Site Extension

> Privacy-first website blocker for Firefox desktop and Android. Get 10 rules free; Pro adds schedules, daily limits and lifetime access.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockersite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockersite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `blockersite`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MarkAlexI
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 2,252
- **Weekly downloads:** 32
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (26 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2024-08-29
- **Size:** 789 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blockersite/)
- **Website:** [https://blockdistraction.com](https://blockdistraction.com/)

## Description

BlockDistraction lets you block YouTube, Reddit, and other distracting sites in seconds. With simple, customizable rules, you can block sites or redirect them to useful destinations, helping you stay focused while you work, study, or unwind.

This extension automatically syncs your rules across all devices signed into your account. It starts with a free version for essential blocking features, while advanced options—unlimited scheduled blocking, password protection, statistics, and backup rules—are available with a Pro subscription. BlockDistraction focuses on blocking distracting URLs and web domains directly in your browser for a lightweight, reliable experience.

## Rankings

- #2,032 — Overall
- #236 — Social & Communication
- #328 — Appearance
- #367 — Privacy & Security
- #2 — data extraction
- #11 — extention

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `scripting`
- `alarms`
- `contextMenus`
- `notifications`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Overall, users praise BlockDistraction for effective site blocking and ease of use, noting it helps focus and supports mental health. The UI is generally described as clean and pleasant. Common concerns include the free version's 3-rule limit, the ease of disabling the extension, and UX gaps such as where to add rules and the lack of blocking notifications, plus confusing update prompts. A few users report inconsistent blocking or non-functionality. Many users view it as a reliable option relative to alternatives.

### Pros

- Very effective at blocking distracting sites and saving time.
- Easy to set up and use; intuitive.
- UI is clean and pleasant.
- Helps reduce compulsive browsing and benefits mental health.
- Reliable and generally performs well compared with alternative extensions.

### Cons

- Free version is limited to 3 blocking rules.
- Too easy to disable; users want more friction to turn it off.
- UX/UI could be improved (e.g., easier rule management and clearer add-new-rule flow; some lack of blocking notifications).
- Unclear update mechanism or prompts with no obvious update path.
- Some users report not blocking certain sites or non-functionality.

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