Focus 45

With one click you can have 45 minutes of no distracting websites
What is Focus 45?
Focus 45 is a Chrome extension designed to eliminate online distractions. With one click, users can have 45 minutes of distraction-free browsing. It is configured to block access to a customizable list of websites considered distracting. The duration of the block is adjustable with 45 minutes as default. It also includes the feature to bypass the block by entering a code for emergencies.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.78 (560)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-23)
Creation date: 2018-09-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • chrome://favicon/
  • webRequest
  • *://focus-45.com/blocker/*
Size: 1.55M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

One Click. 45 distraction-free minutes.

Sometimes you need to get things done, but you can't seem to escape the endless expanse of distracting websites. Focus 45 is here to help.

Just click one button and get 45 minutes with no distractions. After the 45 minutes is up, you can browse freely again.

If you really need to get through to a site during the 45 minutes, you just have to enter a code, and you will be able to view the site for a few minutes.

-List of distracting sites is completely customizable. -Length of timer can be adjusted to any number of minutes. (45 is default) -Amount of time allowed to view a site after entering a code can also be adjusted.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very helpful and effective for staying productive
  • Simple to use; quick one-click setup for focus sessions
  • Great support for overcoming procrastination
  • Lightweight and easy interface
Cons
  • Has bugs that prevent blocking certain URLs properly
  • Difficult to manage blocked URLs when there are many (no scrollbar)
  • Limited functionality in blocking specific search queries
  • Some users found it easy to bypass the restrictions
Most mentioned
  • Very helpful
  • Effective tool for focus
  • Bugs with URL blocking
  • Difficult to view/edit blocked sites
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Recent reviews
very helpful :) <3
by P K, 2023-05-16

nice extension help y to be productive
by Ali Ramadan, 2022-10-30

Tried out several extensions like that, this one is the best - it's simple and just works. There is a bug though, if url path contains a dot, url didn't get blocked. Any chances of opening sources? Ready to propose a pull request with a fix
by Vasily Makarov, 2022-08-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Focus 45 requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Focus 45 has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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