Cold Turkey Blocker

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What is Cold Turkey Blocker?
The 'Cold Turkey Blocker' extension is a companion tool for the desktop software, designed to temporarily restrict access to distracting websites and applications. This results in improved focus and productivity. The extension responsibly handles data, only collecting website usage information for statistics and usage tracking, with no data leaving your device.

Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Version: 4.5.4 (Last updated: 2023-12-04)
Creation date: 2023-11-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • tabs
  • management
  • idle
  • storage
  • notifications
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://getcoldturkey.com/*
Size: 206.85K

Ranking

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Cold Turkey Blocker (v4.5.4)
4.60 (206) 81,060+
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Extension summary

Cold Turkey Blocker is a desktop application that temporarily blocks users from distracting websites and apps. This extension is to be used only in conjunction with the desktop software.

Website usage data is only collected for the purposes of viewing statistics and to properly calculate allowances. Data collected by the extension is never sent off of your computer: https://getcoldturkey.com/privacy

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • effectively removes distractions
  • easy to use
  • free to use
  • great for productivity
  • supports wildcard URLs
Cons
  • random disabling by Chrome
  • issues with options not working
  • lack of extensive pre-set site blocks
  • not available on iOS
Most mentioned
  • best tool for removing distractions
  • works perfectly for productivity
  • needs improvements for site blocking options
User reviews
by Adam Amddah, 2024-11-23

I've saved myself from getting lost in the chaos of the internet. My life is now 20 times better thanks to the Cold Turkey app. A heartfelt thank you to the developers—sending you big love from the bottom of my heart!
by Gazania, 2024-11-22

This software helped to save me from hours and hours of distraction. Living a good and productive life, thanks to Cold Turkey.
by Milhan Farooque, 2024-11-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cold Turkey Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cold Turkey Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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