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.

Extension stats

Users: 969 ▼ -14
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: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 38.95K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effective at reducing distractions
  • Customizable features compared to other extensions
  • Beautiful dynamic backgrounds
  • Ability to add multiple sites at once
  • Life-changing for productivity
Cons
  • Issues with images not displaying correctly during the timer
  • Delay before the timer starts working in some cases
  • Requires a page reload after 5 minutes for it to unblock
Most mentioned
  • Great extension for reducing distractions
  • User-friendly and effective
  • Life saver for productivity
  • Beautiful backgrounds enhance the experience
  • Functionality to block multiple sites at once
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.
by 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
by Shivam Mishra, 2023-02-13

Life saver! Thank you for this extension.
by Ozan Şenyurt, 2022-11-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WaitBlock requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

WaitBlock has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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