StayFree - Website Blocker & Web Analytics

Analytics to help you understand and control your website usage, leading to less distractions and enhanced productivity

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StayFree - Website Blocker & Web Analytics is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users understand and control their internet usage. With detailed daily website statistics and a unique digital profile exposing targeted advertisements, StayFree empowers you to identify distractions and overcome web addiction. The extension features an over-use reminder and a block mode that lets you temporarily block distracting websites, encouraging a healthier digital lifestyle.

StayFree also includes "YouTube Plus," a customizable enhancement for YouTube that lets you hide shorts, comments, recommended videos, and disables autoplay and end cards, streamlining your viewing experience to save time and maintain focus. Multi-platform support allows syncing usage data across browsers and Android devices. Boost your productivity, increase digital wellbeing, and take control of your online habits with StayFree.

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By:: https://stayfreeapps.com
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 4.75
(2,054) 7 new ratings
Version:: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2025-04-18)
Creation date:: 2021-11-23
Risk:: High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: alarms
tabs
storage
notifications
webNavigation
scripting
favicon
Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 8.18M
Email:: su*****@stayfreeapps.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,268 ▼ 24

Other rankings

#139 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 3

#1 in stayfree keyword 16

#3 in screentime tracker keyword 13

#4 in self control keyword 34 ▼ 1

#7 in come keyword 28

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Other platforms

StayFree - Web Analytics & Time Tracker (v2.1.2)

3,979+ 4.47

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Publisher Change History

2024-10-11: Email was changed from st*****@gmail.com to su*****@stayfreeapps.com

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User reviews

StayFree is praised for its effective website blocking and detailed time tracking that helps users reduce distractions and digital addiction. Its multi-device sync and user-friendly interface stand out. However, users report occasional random stoppages affecting tracking accuracy and call for password protection to prevent disabling. Additional desired features include data import from other apps and better real-time usage displays. Overall, StayFree is considered one of the best free tools for managing online time and improving focus.

Pros

Highly effective in reducing time spent on distracting websites like social media and aiding focus during study or deep work.
Comprehensive features including website blocking and detailed time tracking across multiple devices.
User-friendly interface with reliable synchronization between desktop and mobile apps.
Free to use with additional helpful functionalities such as blocking specific content (e.g., YouTube sections).
Positive impact on managing digital addiction and promoting productive habits.

Cons

Occasional random stoppage or failure in tracking and sync leading to inaccurate or missing usage statistics.
Lack of a password protection feature to prevent users from disabling the extension easily.
No option to import data or settings from other similar apps or extensions for seamless transition.
Some users experience inability to track time when the site is not producing sound, affecting accuracy.
Suggestions for improvement include a visible panel to show remaining allowed time on certain sites.

Recent reviews

perfect

abdullah hassan, 2025-04-29

exceptional extension

Jayden Wiebe, 2025-04-26

good

waao, 2025-04-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

StayFree - Website Blocker & Web Analytics requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

StayFree - Website Blocker & Web Analytics has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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