Self Control -- Block sites and stay focused

A simple web site blocker to keep you focused and enhance your productivity

Self Control: Block Distracting Sites & Boost Focus

Self Control -- Block sites and stay focused is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension designed to help you regain your productivity by blocking distracting websites. With features like customizable block messages, focus mode, and improved performance, it allows you to tailor your online environment to minimize distractions. The app blocks patterns in full URLs, ensuring comprehensive coverage, and enables you to resist the temptation of altering settings through a focus-free mode. Stay focused and work effectively!

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By: nhandyal

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.03

(238)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-05)

Creation date: 2017-05-15

Permissions:

alarms
declarativeNetRequest
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 967.68K

Email: nh*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,597 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#2999 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 20

#1 in control keyword 36

#1 in self control keyword 46

#11 in stay keyword 49

#22 in website blocker keyword 67 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 blocking distracting websites
Helps improve productivity and focus
Offers unique features like wildcard blocking
User-friendly for establishing focus periods
Provides comedic relief with pop-up messages

Cons

Recent updates have caused functionality issues
Lacks scroll functionality for longer block lists
Users can't customize blocking time beyond 24 hours
User interface is cluttered and difficult to navigate
Not maintained with timely updates leading to glitches

Most mentioned

Need for scroll functionality in the blocked sites list
Issues with the extension not working after updates
Request for increased customization for blocking time
Desire for a more robust user interface
Importance of the extension for productivity and focus during study sessions

User reviews

This is the only extension that actually works that is free. I have tried others like "StayFree" but it doesn't work that well for online. I very much do enjoy the editable message that you can write for yourself. I found out that for some reason I deleted it and immediately got it back. Don't want to spend any time online without it.

Isaac Harding, 2025-03-03

Absolutely LOVE this app - but please bring back the skull when you try to sneak back onto a site that you've blocked. I loved the high drama!

Abi Sea, 2025-01-28

Es una excelente herramienta! cuando se trata de bloquear paginas para evitar distraerte y así la convierte una app de productividad inmensa, aumentando tu concentración y aumentando el rendimiento.

Jordan Quilumba, 2025-01-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Self Control -- Block sites and stay focused requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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