Block Reddit

Reminds you to get off Reddit.

Block Reddit - Chrome Extension for Productivity

"Block Reddit" is a fanatic productivity tool. This Chrome extension triggers a reminder of your tasks whenever you open Reddit, making you ponder whether to continue surfing or focus on your tasks. It supports customization of reminder frequency. By clicking on the Pear icon, you can lock out Reddit for rest of the day, keeping distractions at bay.
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Extension stats

By: CS
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.94
(16)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2014-12-18)
Creation date: 2014-12-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*.reddit.com/*
  • storage
Size: 52.92K

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Extension summary

Block Reddit is a Chrome extension that encourages you to accomplish your goals. When you visit Reddit, you will be prompted by a goal or task you have added. You now have to make a concious decision whether you want to Reddit or not. You can also select how frequently you would wish to be reminded.

You can also click the Pear icon on the options page to lock Reddit for the remainder of the day.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great on old Reddit
  • Very simple to use
  • Helps keep track of time
  • Allows input of alternative activities to display instead of Reddit
  • Great reminder feature
Cons
  • Doesn't work with new Reddit
  • Many reviews indicate it doesn't work at all
  • Lack of updates since Reddit site update
  • Frequently labeled as useless
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Works great on old Reddit
  • Very simple
  • Helps keep track of time
  • Great reminders
User reviews
Works great on old Reddit! Please don't let the extension die.
by Arthur Katzer, 2024-10-22

Lovely. Works fine if you use old.reddit.com (which I do), so no problem here.

Doesn't work anymore. Useless.
by Azure Cerulean, 2022-02-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Block Reddit has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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