# JunkBlock > Block distracting content from YouTube, Reddit, and other sites to stay focused and reclaim your productivity. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/junkblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/junkblock) ## Overview - **ID:** `junkblock` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** GonΓ§alo - **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,social-communication - **Daily users:** 1 - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2025-05-06 - **First published:** 2025-04-21 - **Size:** 120 KB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/junkblock/) ## Description 🚫 Reclaim Your Focus & Productivity JunkBlock helps you break free from digital distractions by automatically filtering out the most addictive elements of the web. Stop wasting hours on endless content feeds and take back control of your attention. 🎯 Key Features Powerful Website Blocking * Instantly block time-wasting websites with a customizable blocklist * Schedule blocking for productive hours while allowing leisure time * Quick override option for essential access with cooling-off protection * Clean, distraction-free block page with motivational reminders Intelligent Content Filtering * YouTube: Eliminate recommendation rabbit holes, addictive Shorts, distracting comments, and notifications * Reddit: Remove infinite scroll traps, trending topics, and engagement metrics designed to keep you clicking * Automatically adapts to site updates to maintain blocking effectiveness Robust Protection * Password protection to help you stay committed to your focus goals * All data stored securely and locally on your device * Zero tracking, zero data collection - 100% privacy-focused Personal Insights * See how many distractions you've successfully avoided * Track estimated time saved from digital distractions * Monitor your progress while maintaining complete privacy πŸ”’ Privacy Guarantee JunkBlock operates completely on your device with no external connections. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data or browsing habits. Your information never leaves your browser. πŸ’» Simple Setup
  1. Install JunkBlock in seconds
  2. Choose which distractions to block (or use our recommended defaults)
  3. Optional: Set up password protection for extra commitment
  4. Experience immediate productivity improvements
🧠 Science-Based Approach JunkBlock is designed based on attention research and behavioral psychology principles. By removing the most distracting elements engineered to capture your attention, JunkBlock helps you build healthier digital habits naturally. πŸ›  Continuous Improvement We actively maintain and update JunkBlock based on user feedback and evolving website designs. Your suggestions directly shape our development roadmap! 🀝 Support Questions or suggestions? Contact our team at [junkblockapp@gmail.com] or visit our website. JunkBlock: Because your attention deserves better. ## Rankings - #129,015 β€” Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `storage` - `tabs` - `webRequest` - `webRequestBlocking` - `` ### Content script matches - `*.youtube.com` - `*.reddit.com` - `*.twitter.com` - `*.x.com` - `*.instagram.com` ## Safety - **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Distraction Block](https://chrome-stats.com/d/distraction-block) β€” 21 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Keep Me Focus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/keep-me-focus) β€” 9 users - [Intentional - Block Distracting Websites](https://chrome-stats.com/d/intentional) β€” 69 users - [Monarch's Distraction Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/monarch-s-distraction-blocker) β€” 1 users - [StayFocused](https://chrome-stats.com/d/stayfocused) β€” 284 users, 3.00 / 5 - [BlockDistraction – Block Site Extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockersite) β€” 2,253 users, 4.31 / 5 - [FocusShield - Block Distractions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focusshield-block-distractions) - [FocusBlock - Pomodoro Timer & Site Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focusblock-pomodoro-site-block) β€” 1 users - [ZenBlock: Mindful Web Blocker & Focus Timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zenblock-mindful-web-blocker) β€” 4 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Reclaim: Remove Shorts, Reels & Feeds](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reclaim-focus) β€” 1 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Site Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/siteeblocker) β€” 28 users - [Focus Blocker helps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/focus-blocker-helps) --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/junkblock)