Restraint

Restraint

Block distracting websites for five minutes or five hours or all day.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-01-20
By: divdahv
Users: 11
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2014-04-28)
Creation date: 2014-04-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • alarms
Size: 103.42K
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Summary

This extension adds a little red button to your browser that you should click when you notice yourself getting distracted by a website. Adjust the timer, click the Block button, and free yourself from the grips of your favorite distraction.

Safety
Risk impact

Restraint is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Restraint if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Restraint may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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