LeechBlock NG

LeechBlock is a simple productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day.
What is LeechBlock NG?
LeechBlock NG is an Edge add-on that enhances your productivity by blocking specified websites during certain timeframes. With the ability to define up to 30 sets of sites to block with diverse schedules, it renders itself perfect for keeping your focus on the task. It also features an immediate lockdown function, access control, delaying access instead of complete blocking, wildcards for blocking ranges, and whitelist for exceptions. Customize it to your needs and reclaim your productive hours.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.80 (90)
Version: 1.6.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-14)
Creation date: 2022-01-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • history
  • offscreen
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 414.36K

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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
Recent reviews
Works great for keeping me aware of how long i'm on a site, and to reduce a lot of time wasiting
by Daniel, 2024-10-06

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
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

LeechBlock NG is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install LeechBlock NG if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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