Distract Me Not (website blocker)

Stay focused in a world full of distractions.

Distract Me Not: Your Ultimate Website Blocker

Distract Me Not is a lightweight website blocker designed to help you stay focused amidst distractions online. Featuring a user-friendly interface, this Firefox add-on allows users to effectively prevent access to distracting websites by utilizing both whitelist and blacklist modes.

Key Features:

  • Website Blocking: Control access to a range of distracting websites.
  • Custom Redirects: Set up a personalized landing page for blocked sites.
  • Custom Messaging: Display a motivational message on blocked pages.
  • Instant Tab Closing: Quickly close any blocked tabs.
  • Scheduling: Block websites for specific times to enhance productivity.
  • Secure Settings: Protect your preferences with a password.

Export and import website lists easily and take control of your online experience. Try Distract Me Not today and transform your browsing into a productive session!

Manifest V2
By: AXeL
Daily users: 4,841
66
Version: 2.8.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-25)
Version code: 5815241
Creation date: 2018-11-10
Weekly download count: 116
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • https://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 780.89K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Distract Me Not (v2.8.0)
888 4.75 (16)
Distract Me Not (v2.8.0)
659 4.80 (4)

User reviews

Pros
  • Helps users focus by blocking distracting websites and keywords
  • Easy to use with comprehensive settings
  • Good customer support from the developer
  • Free and open-source software (FOSS)
  • Compatible with Android devices
Cons
  • Can be unusable due to limited customization options and unexpected blocking behavior
  • Issues with restoring tabs after disabling the blocker
  • Limited number of schedules for blocking
  • Some bugs relating to menu accessibility
  • Blocking can sometimes appear illogical and cause loss of multiple tabs
Most mentioned
  • Blocking websites and keywords helps with focus
  • Issues with tab restoration when disabling the blocker
  • Limited customization for schedules
  • Good support from the developer
  • User-friendly interface
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by liyicky, 2025-03-21

Ne treba da otvori novu stranicu i napiše da je blokirano pa da treba da je zatvaram, jer mogu da zatvorim tu stranicu i bez ovoga smeća, to je gubljenje vremena
by Drafer, 2025-03-08

This is an amazing extension helps me focus while doing work by blocking websites and keywords as well also love the fact that you can have schedules
by Dusk, 2025-02-24
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Distract Me Not (website blocker) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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