# PawBlock

> Block websites to prevent procrastination and excessive web surfing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pawblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pawblock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pawblock`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Danny Guo
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 149
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-29
- **First published:** 2017-08-11
- **Size:** 957 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pawblock/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/dguo/pawblock/issues](https://github.com/dguo/pawblock/issues)

## Description

PawBlock is a Chrome extension designed to help users stop procrastinating by blocking access to distracting websites. Users can specify a personalized list of websites or even specific web paths they want to block. When you attempt to visit a blocked page, PawBlock displays an image of a sad animal, encouraging you to stay focused. You can switch to a happy animal by hovering over a button to return.

The extension offers flexible blocking modes: a strict "hard block" that outright prevents access, or a "soft block" that includes a bypass button, which can be delayed with a configurable countdown to encourage intentional decisions. PawBlock respects your privacy by not tracking or sending browsing history anywhere. Additional features include toggling the extension on/off from the toolbar and exporting/importing your block list for convenience. Available resources include a homepage, GitHub repository, and a FAQ section for support and user feedback.

## Rankings

- #9,521 — Overall
- #9 — procrastine
- #111 — writer's block
- #137 — block
- #137 — block ads
- #138 — blockchain

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`
- `downloads`
- `storage`
- `webNavigation`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pawblock)