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24 alternatives to about:blank

Blocks websites on safari for iOS and macOS.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. about:blank launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   1Blocker for Mac 3.0▲123

   Block unwanted content in Safari

   2019 · 1blocker.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   1Blocker X▲113

   A fast and secure content blocker for iOS

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Peace▲393

   Speed up web browsing by blocking ads & trackers on iOS 9

   2015 · peace.land · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

   2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   1Blocker for Mac▲162

   The best Safari content blocker for Mac

   2016 · 1blocker.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hyperweb▲221

   All-in-one iOS Safari extension

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Blocs 5.0▲181

   The ultimate Mac website builder

   2022 · blocsapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Chunk▲282

   Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…

   2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →

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   AppBlock▲87

   Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

   2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Banish for Safari▲79

    Block annoying 'open in app' popups

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Blocs 4.0▲237

    Create responsive websites without writing code.

    2020 · blocsapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Quiet 3▲93

    It's time the internet was just a little more quiet

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    BlockBlock▲84

    Block persistently installed apps and services.

    2016 · objective-see.org · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Grayscale for Safari▲77

    Turn Safari black & white and browse with less distraction

    Jun 2026 · grayscale.lessnoise.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AdGuard for iOS Pro 2.0▲102

    Ultimate iOS system-wide ad blocking and privacy protection

    2018 · adguard.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hide & Seek▲75

    A Safari content blocker extension to improve your privacy

    2015 · roopc.net · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cooker Blocker Safari Extension▲73

    Upgrade your privacy by blocking cookies from sites

    2021 · cookie.sufiyanyasa.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    FocusMe▲63

    Most powerful app and website blocker

    2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

    Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

    2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →

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    1Blocker X▲10

    🔥 Fast & secure content blocker for iOS 11

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FocusLite▲116

    Website blocker for Mac & consumable purchase for motivation

    2021 · adwords.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Zero Willpower▲11

    Block distracting sites on mobile Safari

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Freedom▲108

    iOS app blocking made easy

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Purely▲4

    Experience a cleaner, faster, and truly purified Safari

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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