LeechBlock NG

LeechBlock is a simple productivity tool for blocking time-wasting sites.

LeechBlock NG: Block Time-Wasting Sites

"LeechBlock NG" is a free tool designed to help you regain control of your time by blocking distracting websites. With customizable options, you can specify which sites to block, when to block them, and even set up password protection to curb your impulse visits. Features include lockdown, access control, delaying, wildcards, and exceptions to tailor your browsing experience. Enhance your productivity while working online with this powerful browser add-on.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.80
(89)
Version: 1.6.6 (Last updated: 2024-11-24)
Creation date: 2022-01-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • history
  • offscreen
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 415.74K

Other platforms

LeechBlock NG (v1.6.6)
4.89 (897) 70,000
Not available on Android
LeechBlock NG (v1.6.6)
4.80 (1,634) 90,672
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Add-on summary

LeechBlock NG (Next Generation) is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. (You know: the ones that rhyme with 'Blue Cube', 'Space Hook', 'Sticky Media', 'Quitter', and the like.) All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

You can specify up to 30 sets of sites to block, with different times and days for each set. You can block sites within fixed time periods (e.g., between 9am and 5pm), after a time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour), or with a combination of time periods and time limit (e.g., allow up to 10 minutes in every hour between 9am and 5pm).

Additional features:

• Lockdown: Block sites immediately for a specified duration. • Access control: Set a password or random access code for the options page, to slow you down in moments of weakness! • Delaying: Set a countdown to delay access to sites instead of completely blocking them. • Wildcards: Block a range of sites (e.g., *.somesite.com). • Exceptions: Whitelist sites you don't want to be blocked (e.g., +allowedsite.com).

Version history: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/version-history/

Documentation: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/documentation/

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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
  • Highly customizable
  • Effective at reducing time spent on distracting sites
  • Free and open-source
  • User-friendly with useful options
  • Good customer support
Cons
  • Initial setup can be complicated
  • Allows writing reviews when users want to block time spent on distracting activities
Most mentioned
  • Helps improve productivity and focus
  • Prevents wasting time on social media
  • Blocks specific sites while allowing access to essential functions
  • Offers features comparable to paid alternatives
User reviews
Best tool which is very easy to use and has a lot of useful options-
by Jakob,, 2024-09-18

Simply the best, I´ve been struggling a lot with studying while dealing with the distraction of social media and with this extension that´s a problem of the past. Great tool for those who want to improve their discipline!
by Jeroen, 2024-07-03

Proabably one of the best browser blockers out there, simple to use and with so many options for customizability it is highly worthwhile. Works exactly how it should and can be made to be quite a pain to remove, which is exactly what you want with an extension like this
by Robert, 2024-05-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

LeechBlock NG requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

LeechBlock NG has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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