WaitBlock

Setup wait period for time-wasting sites.

What is WaitBlock?

WaitBlock is a unique Chrome extension designed to redirect your web browsing habits from time-wasting sites. While using WaitBlock, you'll be presented with a countdown when visiting flagged sites. The countdown transforms the instant gratification of accessing such sites into a tedious, unappealing chore. Over time, this results in a significant reduction in the unconscious desire to frequently visit these sites. Coupled with daily fascinating images reminding you of the world outside, WaitBlock is a beneficial tool in improving your productivity and time-management skills.

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By: https://mscavnicky.com

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.85 (27)

Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-23)

Creation date: 2020-04-24

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage

Size: 38.95K

Email: he*****@better-reality.cz

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 23196 ▼ 250

Other rankings

#4088 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 32 #6 in wait keyword 6

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Summary

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WaitBlock allows you to setup wait period for time-wasting sites. Upon visiting a blocked website, you will be presented with a countdown you need to wait out.

This turns the dopamine-induced sensation you get when opening Facebook, into boring and borderline frustrating experience. After a while, you will no longer be subconsciously opening it again.

You also get a beautiful picture every day, which will remind you of the life out there.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Reduces distractions effectively
Customizable settings
No ads and beautiful backgrounds
Allows several sites to be added at once
Dynamic background image

Cons

Issue with visible images during timer
Doesn't do anything until the page is reloaded after 5mins on a blocked page
Delay before it starts working, and active clicking required for timer to run down

Most mentioned

Distraction reduction
Customizable and functional
Beautiful backgrounds

Recent reviews

Great extension! I do, however, have an issue with images that are supposed to be visible during the timer. It is my first day with the extension to i'm not sure if it's just todays photo or all of them.

Marcin Stożek, 2023-04-24

the best extension for reducing distractions, i installed several extension with same features, but some were less customizable , and most had a fatal flaw that you can change the tab and countdown will still continue, but this just perfect. thanks developer