PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused)

Simplest website blocker, Stay focused and improve productivity. Stop procrastination once and for all!

PoD - The Simplest Website Blocker to Stay Focused

PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) is a powerful Chrome extension that enhances user-focus and productivity. It works by blocking distracting websites, providing browsing analytics, and punishing distraction. Users can set a timer for focused work periods after which productivity reports are generated. It also has a unique feature that reveals a set secret to friends if the focus timer is terminated prematurely. The aim is to help users avoid distractions and improve their efficiency.
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Extension stats

Users: 803
Rating: 4.47
(30)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-02-08)
Creation date: 2020-02-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • history
  • idle
Size: 381.95K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

PoD(Price of Distraction) is the only chrome extension which could help you stay focused and improve your efficiency during pomodoro immediately. Yes. we said 'immediately'. Not like other extensions(e.g. StayFocusd) simply run as website blocker, PoD is much powerful:

  • Simplest website blocker in Chrome Store
  • Punish you for your distraction browsing
  • Tell you which website takes most of your time, and comprehensive report of your browsing history analysis

4 simple steps to unleash your productivity:

  • Download PoD(Price of Distraction)
  • Add websites you want block
  • Write down a secret (the secret will be revealed to your friends when you force terminate the focus timer)
  • Start timer, keep focus for a 20 minutes pomodoro

You would found you won't touch the distractive websites anymore, not forced by PoD or any other extensions, but all by yourself.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps users stay focused and track their productivity.
  • Offers a minimalistic and pleasant design.
  • Blocks distracting websites effectively.
  • User-friendly and free to use.
  • Has unique features like penalties for timer violations.
Cons
  • Lacks notifications when the timer ends.
  • No option for an 'infinite' timer or whitelist feature.
  • Some users experienced issues with changing the timer.
  • Missing functionalities compared to other extensions.
  • Does not have built-in short and long break timers.
Most mentioned
  • Need for notifications when time is over.
  • Request for a timer for breaks.
  • Desire for a whitelist feature.
  • Praise for helping with productivity.
  • Complaints about lack of customization options.
User reviews
So far so good \
by Abdullah al mahi, 2022-12-30

It doesn't send emails when the timer is terminated and I can't even change the timer. Does anyone know how to fix?
by Nicholas Consuegra, 2022-07-24

me ha gustado, pero me gustaría una opción ''infinita''.
by Saulo Rojas Carrera, 2022-04-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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