Block Reddit

Block Reddit

Reminds you to get off Reddit.

What is Block Reddit?
"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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Stats
By: CS
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.80 (15)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2014-12-18)
Creation date: 2014-12-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*.reddit.com/*
  • storage
Size: 52.92K
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well
  • Helps keep track of time
  • Simple to use
  • Allows input for alternatives to Reddit
  • Has a 'maybe later' button
Cons
  • Doesn't work with new Reddit
  • No updates since Reddit site update
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Works with old Reddit
  • Simple and effective
Recent reviews
Lovely. Works fine if you use old.reddit.com (which I do), so no problem here.

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

Doesn't work. Doesn't do anything when I visit reddit, essentially useless.
by Nick Uhlig Nick Uhlig, 2021-10-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Block Reddit is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Block Reddit if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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