# Unplug: Simple Site Blocker

> Block distracting websites to increase productivity and maintain focus.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/unplug-simple-site-blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/unplug-simple-site-blocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `unplug-simple-site-blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Keith Swanger
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 181
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-24
- **First published:** 2022-10-18
- **Size:** 94 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/unplug-simple-site-blocker/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/unplug-simple-site-blocker/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/unplug-simple-site-blocker/privacy/)

## Description

Unplug: Simple Site Blocker helps you stop mindless scrolling and reclaim focus by blocking distracting websites. Add entire sites, specific pages, or paths to a Block List, or fine-tune your browsing with an Allow List. Toggle Exclusive Allow mode to permit only approved sites and use optional password protection to lock settings.

Features include a customizable Block List and Allow List, Exclusive Allow mode, a motivational block page with quotes, optional password protection, and browser sync for your lists. Unplug is privacy-first — it stores lists in your browser's sync storage and does not collect or share personal data. Free to use and now available for Chrome and Firefox, with regular updates and additional options like re-enable durations and quote controls.

## Rankings

- #8,683 — Overall
- #22 — increase
- #28 — changelog
- #42 — site
- #43 — website blocker
- #60 — plug

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/unplug-simple-site-blocker)