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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.
Stats
Rating:
4.60
(194)
Creation date:
2023-11-14
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
3
Permissions:
- nativeMessaging
- tabs
- management
- idle
- storage
- notifications
- alarms
Host permissions:
- *://getcoldturkey.com/*
Size:
207.58K
URLs:
Website
,Privacy policy
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
484
▼ 3
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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
User reviews summary
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spammy, or outdated.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 blocks websites and applications to improve focus and productivity
- hard to bypass once a block is set, increasing commitment to tasks
- supports self-control and helps fight procrastination
- comprehensive settings to fine-tune blocking to user's needs
- one-time purchase for the desktop app, usable on multiple devices
Cons
- does not sync across devices, requiring separate setups
- some features that were previously free are now part of the paid option
- currently not working on Edge for at least one user
- no automatic re-locking if a timer lock is turned off
Most mentioned
- improves productivity and helps to avoid distractions
- hard to disable which helps reinforce discipline
- appreciation expressed for the developer's effort
- some features are behind a paywall
- effectiveness in blocking content and lack of easy bypass
Recent reviews
perfection! I read in "Atomic habits" book that make your bad habits impossible to do which I didn't know how to apply as I needed to it mostly for online stuff. And this is what I really needed.
by
Mahdi, 2024-03-02
This extension is currently not working on edge. This used to be a great extension
by
tyler, 2024-03-02
Works well if you're having self-control issues. Props to the developer.
by
Mahir, 2024-02-13
Safety
Risk impact
Cold Turkey Blocker 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 Cold Turkey Blocker if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Cold Turkey Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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