Cold Turkey Blocker

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What is Cold Turkey Blocker?
Cold Turkey Blocker is an essential Edge add-on designed to optimize productivity. This tool, along with the desktop software, temporarily blocks access to distracting sites and apps, helping you stay focused. Learn more on our detailed page.

Add-on stats

Version: 4.5.4 (Last updated: 2023-12-04)
Creation date: 2023-11-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • tabs
  • management
  • idle
  • storage
  • notifications
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://getcoldturkey.com/*
Size: 207.58K

Ranking

Other platforms

Cold Turkey Blocker (v4.5.4)
4.61 (1,978) 200,000
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Add-on summary

Cold Turkey Blocker is a desktop application that temporarily blocks users from distracting websites and apps. This extension is to be used only in conjunction with the desktop software. More info at: https://getcoldturkey.com

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively helps users focus and avoid distractions.
  • Works well across different browsers, especially Chrome.
  • High level of functionality in blocking websites and applications.
  • Provides a locked blocks feature that prevents easy bypassing.
Cons
  • Easily bypassed on Microsoft Edge as it can be turned off.
  • Some users reported issues with the extension not functioning correctly on Edge.
  • Lack of automatic re-locking feature after a timer unlock.
Most mentioned
  • Helps with productivity and focus.
  • Great for managing procrastination.
  • High friction blocking, making it difficult to access distracting content.
Recent reviews
Amazing product, really good at its job.
by Ayush, 2024-11-12

Excellent application and extension. Works flawlessly across any browser or application used and truly helps focus like no other.
by Victor, 2024-10-30

helped me focus a lot
by David, 2024-10-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Cold Turkey Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cold Turkey Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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