PawBlock

Block websites to prevent procrastination and excessive web surfing.

PawBlock: A Chrome Extension to Prevent Web Distraction

PawBlock is a Chrome extension designed to enhance the user's productivity. It enables the user to blacklist certain websites known for causing distraction. When the user tries accessing one of these sites, PawBlock intervenes by blocking the attempt, thus encouraging the user to concentrate on the tasks at hand. The ultimate goal of PawBlock is to reduce internet-based distractions, avoid procrastination, and help people make the most of their time.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.78
(9)
Version: 0.5.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-26)
Creation date: 2018-05-28
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • downloads
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 970.75K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
PawBlock (v0.5.1)
202 4.60 (15)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Thank you, your work does work for me, I really appreciate it. Like many have caused me a lot of difficulty to concentrate and your work is an original way to combat the problem and also, seeing images of animals at least to me if it makes me rethink what I'm about to do. Thank you very much for your creation
by Felipe Baquero, 2024-11-03

Amazing App
by Eshan Ejaz, 2024-08-30

Funktioniert gut :)
by Philipp Bönsch, 2024-01-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PawBlock requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of PawBlock. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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