URL Block

Block URLs
What is URL Block?
URL Block is a Chrome extension that allows you to block URLs you don't want to open, such as social media websites, while you are working. It supports regular expressions (Regex) and offers the ability to pause blocking for a while. You can block web by domain or the URL address. URL Block is open source on Github and the creator can be reached at [email protected] for any trouble or advice.

Extension stats

By: Eric Yang
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.73 (11)
Version: 2.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-15)
Creation date: 2017-11-27
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 685.06K

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Extension summary

This extension is open source on Github: https://github.com/ygweric/chrome-url-block

2024-4-15: Support regular expressions (Regex) 2024-3-25: Can pause blocking for a while 2024-3-08: New UI and more feature, you can block web by domain or the URL address

Block URLs you don't want to open.

For example, you can't stop to open some webs like "facebook.com", "twitter.com" while you are working. You want to concentrate on work, but those webs are really so interesting. "URL Block" is a really good choice for you.

I have the same trouble, so I create this extension. Hope it is good for you too.

Plz let me know if you have some trouble or advice.

My email: [email protected]

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Blocks specific URLs effectively
  • User-friendly interface with a new UI
  • Instantly closes tabs for blocked URLs
Cons
  • Aggressive blocking can cause loss of previous tabs and searches
  • Lacks customization options for blocking behavior
  • Some users report it doesn't work as intended
Most mentioned
  • Aggressive tab closing behavior
  • Effective URL blocking
  • User interface improvements
Recent reviews
Wow this extension is helping me to block specific URLs & blocking entire website is not good idea blocking specific address is useful for me I BLOCKING FOLLOWING URLS TO CURB DOWN MY YOUTUBE ADDICTION https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=WL https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions https://www.youtube.com/ as soon I click these URL it automatically close the Tab which is nice feature .......
by Donnie Darsshan, 2024-08-29

По̀льзовался с 2020го, и во̀т внеза̀пно обнаружил, что список заблокированных был кристально чист. Хорошо хоть есть резервный список и востановлю достаточно быстро. Пользоваться перестал данным расширением.
by Pasha Killbazza, 2024-05-07

New UI is very nice, and is more powerful than others similar extensions. thx
by Eric Yang, 2024-04-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

URL Block has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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