# Distract Me Not (website blocker)

> Stay focused in a world full of distractions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/distract-me-not](https://chrome-stats.com/d/distract-me-not)

## Overview

- **ID:** `distract-me-not`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AXeL
- **Category:** privacy-security,tabs
- **Daily users:** 8,445
- **Weekly downloads:** 171
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (80 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-04
- **First published:** 2018-11-10
- **Size:** 763 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/distract-me-not/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/AXeL-dev/distract-me-not](https://github.com/AXeL-dev/distract-me-not)

## Description

Distract Me Not is a lightweight and user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you stay focused in a world full of online distractions. It allows you to block access to a customizable list of websites using whitelist or blacklist modes, enabling efficient control over your browsing habits.

Key features include custom page redirection, personalized messages displayed on blocked pages, immediate closing of blocked tabs, and scheduling capabilities to block distractions during specific times. You can also export and import website lists for easy management, and protect your settings with a password, ensuring only you can modify restrictions. If you want to enhance your productivity and minimize distractions, Distract Me Not provides a powerful yet simple solution.

## Rankings

- #869 — Overall
- #60 — Tabs
- #193 — Privacy & Security
- #8 — website
- #12 — website blocker
- #32 — password-protected

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `notifications`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `https://*/*`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

The add-on is praised for effectively blocking distractions and helping focus, with features like scheduling, keyword/whitelist blocking, and the ability to lock the extension settings. Many users appreciate its lightweight, subscription-free, open-source nature, and cross-platform compatibility (Android). However, there are reliability concerns: several users report it doesn't block as expected or stops working; the blocking UX can be disruptive; scheduling options are too limited; and there are occasional bugs such as the menu not opening. Overall, strong when functioning, but reliability and configurability can be inconsistent.

### Pros

- Highly effective at blocking distractions and improving focus.
- Feature-rich including schedules, keyword/blocking, and whitelist mode.
- Locking the extensions page for security against tampering.
- Lightweight, no subscription required, and open-source (FOSS), with no bloat.
- Cross-platform (works on Firefox and Android) and responsive developer support.

### Cons

- Inconsistent blocking; some users report it doesn't block certain sites or stops working.
- Blocking UX can be disruptive (blocked pages or new tab behavior).
- Scheduling options are too limited (only two schedules, long unblock times) and lacking fine-grained control.
- Occasional bugs or reliability issues (menu not opening / feature stops working).
- Front-page results can still show when it should block certain searches.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/distract-me-not)