Impulse Blocker
Block distracting websites. Just list the sites you want Impulse Blocker to pause or completely avoid.
Impulse Blocker – Block Distraction Websites Firefox Add-on
'Impulse Blocker' is a Firefox add-on designed to keep your browsing focused and productive by blocking websites that cause distraction. Users simply list the sites to block for better control. The Impulse Blocker code is also open-source, inviting developers to customize and improve their user experience. A complete user guide is provided.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: raicem
Rating: 4.22 
(292)
Weekly download count: 54
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- tabs
Size: 1.14M
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URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 658 ▼ 6
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Simple and easy to use
- Effectively blocks distractions and helps with procrastination
- Customizable site blocking features
- Good compatibility with browser
- Helps with specific addictions and focus issues
Cons
- Doesn't work on Android
- Compatibility issues noted by some users
- Does not lock currently open sites after pause time ends
- Confusing UI elements regarding on/off settings
- Some users reported the extension being broken or non-functional
Most mentioned
- Effective site blocking
- User interface confusion
- Issues with pause functionality
- Compatibility problems
- Not working on mobile devices
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-13
by igorlogius, 2024-12-24
Excellent, simple tool to block impulses towards procrastination. Really helped me with a bad loop I was in. *Do not* click the options Show On/Off Buttons and Show Pause Buttons in Popup for maximum efficacy :-)
by mados123, 2024-09-13
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Impulse Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Impulse Blocker. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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