Blocked Search

Blocked Search

Stay focused & improve productivity. Easily block any distracting and unproductive searches. Stop procrastination once and for all!

What is Blocked Search?
Blocked Search is an Edge add-on designed to help users stay focused and improve productivity. With this add-on, you can easily block any distracting and unproductive searches, preventing procrastination. It allows you to specify certain words or phrases that should be included in your search to avoid blocking relevant results. The add-on also offers features like lockdown mode, the ability to upload inspiring pictures, and a timer to temporarily unblock searches. Take control of your browsing habits and eliminate distractions with Blocked Search.
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Stats
Users: 131 ▲ 5
Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-11-02)
Creation date: 2021-11-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 630.12K
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Blocked Search
Blocked Search (v2.1.1)
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Summary

Stay focused & improve productivity. Easily block any distracting and unproductive searches. Stop procrastination once and for all!

If blocking sites is not enough, unproductive searches must be blocked too.

Example, you often need to search stackoverflow on google while debugging a problem. Just add the word stackoverflow on allowed searches. If you don't include the word stackoverflow on your google search, , e.g., css id not matching, this Blocked Search extension will block the search's results, you might be googling funny cats or latest gadgets instinctively! This extension will block that unproductive search and will only allow searches that pertains to stackoverflow, or other words or phrases added to the extension. To allow your search, you must search, e.g., stackoverflow css id not matching.

Stay focused & improve productivity. Easily block any distracting and unproductive searches. Stop procrastination once and for all!

2.1.1 FIX: Exclude picture checkbox should be hidden when unblock search timer is set

2.1.0 NEW: It is now allowed to exclude the first picture when randomizing lockdown pictures UPDATE: Upgraded to manifest v3

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Safety
Risk impact

Blocked Search is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Blocked Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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