# Distraction\_Blocker

> Reduces distracted browsing using a reminder to stay productive when opening specific sites . The websites are specified by the user with regular expressions. The reminders are only active during a time window specified by the user.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/distraction\_blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/distraction_blocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `distraction_blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BaconNEggs
- **Category:** other
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-09
- **First published:** 2022-11-07
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/distraction_blocker/)

## Description

Distraction_Blocker is a Firefox add-on that helps users improve productivity by reducing time spent on distracting websites. It works by redirecting users to a plain reminder page when they open specific sites specified by regular expressions. The add-on is only active during user-defined time windows, and there is an override button for situations when the user needs access to the distracting site.

## Rankings

- #131,131 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/distraction_blocker)