PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, Stay Focused)

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

What is PoD(Simplest Website Blocker, 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

By: https://podapp.io

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Users: 823 ▼ -5

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: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs
history
idle

Size: 381.95K

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 34046 ▼ 524

Other rankings

#4687 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 10 #10 in website blocker keyword 63 ▲ 4 #22 in stay keyword 39 ▼ 4 #23 in website keyword 63 ▼ 2 #50 in mock keyword 17 ▲ 1

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Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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.

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.

Recent reviews

So far so good \

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?

Nicholas Consuegra, 2022-07-24

me ha gustado, pero me gustaría una opción ''infinita''.

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.