Simple Website Blocker

Easily block an unlimited number of websites using this free browser extension.

Simple Website Blocker: Free Microsoft Edge Add-on to Block Sites

'Simple Website Blocker' is a user-friendly Edge add-on that helps the user to block any unwanted website they wish to remove from their browsing experience. It's a free tool designed to enhance productivity by limiting distracting websites. This tool also measures how long each website has been blocked to motivate the user to keep it blocked. The extension is designed keeping user privacy in mind, as it only requires minimum permissions, collects no user data and respects the user's privacy.

Add-on stats

Version: 1.1.6 (Last updated: 2021-07-24)
Creation date: 2021-07-24
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Size: 110.39K

Other platforms

Simple (v1.1.1)
4.21 (38) 20,000
Simple Soroban (v2.1.4)
4.92 (9,421) 1,163,389
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Add-on summary

Why install this browser extension?

šŸš« Easily block as many websites as you want.

šŸ’² Completely free.

šŸ“š Boost your productivity, avoid distractions, stop procrastination and stay focused.

ā²ļø See how long each website has been blocked for. This feature motivates you to keep websites blocked. Once you unblock a website the timer is reset to zero. Challenge yourself to see how long you can go!

šŸ”’ The only permission needed is 'Block content on any page you visit'. That's it. This means that you can be reassured that your privacy and security is protected. No user data is collected.

How to use:

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Effectively blocks websites
  • No unnecessary features
  • Helps manage distractions
  • Works efficiently
Cons
  • Lacks a whitelist option
  • Experiences 'ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT' error for some sites
  • Cannot block entire websites, only specific pages
  • No password protection or timer for usage
  • Has a bug that blocks similar domain names
Most mentioned
  • Simple and effective
  • Works perfectly
  • Blocks websites as intended
User reviews
does exactly as advertised, no ads, no fee, no non-sense and very efficient
by Ritvik, 2024-12-24

EXCELLENT
by Brutal, 2024-12-20

A real good blocker.
by Michelle, 2024-12-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Simple Website Blocker does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple Website Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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