Chrome-Stats extension
SiteBlock
Block sites to discourage procrastination
What is SiteBlock?
SiteBlock is a Chrome extension that aids productivity by blocking access to distracting websites. Users simply need to set a list of unwanted sites in the extension options to start filtering out distractions. The extension has continued to improve with updates addressing various bugs and enhancing user experience.
Stats
By:
Costa
Users:
90,000+
Rating:
4.34
(912)
Creation date:
2018-10-04
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- tabs
Size:
32.61K
Email:
cs*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
Find yourself visiting websites unrelated to your current task, even without thinking? Place a barrier in your way by blocking the sites with SiteBlock.
Set the list of sites in the Extension Options. Access it through the Chrome menu, under More Tools -> Extensions -> SiteBlock -> Details -> Extension Options.
Changelog:
- 0.2.4 - code reorganize by Sapronov Alex [email protected]
- 0.2.3 - work around bug in Chrome 17 and later that was causing some tabs not to be filtered / migrate to manifest v2 format required by upcoming Chrome
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Free
- Simple and easy to use
- Open source
- Works well
Cons
- Lacks password protection
- Easy to turn off
- No preview dialog box for updating the list
Most mentioned
- Free
- Simple
- Easy to use/Setup
- Works well
- No password protection
Recent reviews
by
Z L, 2024-04-18
Z L, 2024-04-18
by
Peter Müller, 2024-04-09
Peter Müller, 2024-04-09one of very few site blockers which don't require permission to read and modify website data
by
Halfdan Holm, 2019-08-12
Halfdan Holm, 2019-08-12Safety
Risk impact
SiteBlock may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
SiteBlock has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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