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Blockr is a development tool that temporarily blocks internet access until the user completes a writing or coding task for the day. Launched in 2012, it's designed for developers and writers who want to eliminate… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Block yourself from the Internet until you write or code each day launched in 2012; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Website blocker so you can get back to your fucking work

    2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Stay focused & write daily. A different kind of site blocker

    2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Impulse. ▲418

    Control your focus, block websites during time slots

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Block distractions & stay focused | Chrome/Firefox extension

    2025 · blockodile.app · its alternatives →

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    FocusMe▲63

    Most powerful app and website blocker

    2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →

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    Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Simple way to block any distracting and harmful websites

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Temporarily block unproductive sites while working

    2015 · getcoldturkey.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus▲221

    A Mac app to block distracting websites

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

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    A physical timer that blocks distracting websites

    2022 · heypomo.com · its alternatives →

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    Contextual AI distraction blocker, no more blocklists!

    2025 · timeslicer.app · its alternatives →

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    Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

    2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →

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    Behavioral training against procrastination on the browser

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Maximize productivity

    2023 · moon0nnotion.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Increase productivity and reduce screen time

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Adblock for distractions

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Solve a coding challenge to visit a distracting site

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    FocusLite▲116

    Website blocker for Mac & consumable purchase for motivation

    2021 · adwords.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Block every distraction online.

    2019 · deepmode.app · its alternatives →

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    The solution concerns work/life balance. Many procrastinate during working hours, getting distracted by entertainment content and social media, or work on work-related sites during their free time instead of resting. This extension helps control work/life balance by setting time limits for accessing websites. Simply put, it's a Website Blocker with a focus mode and a timer. I use all my products myself, and this one is no exception. The results in numbers: 1. Sleep. I started going to bed 2-3 hours earlier = + 1 hour of sleep on average. 2. Peace of mind. Since I no longer access…

    2025 · website-blocker.com · its alternatives →

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    Product Hunt For Writers/Journalists

    2014 · beaconreader.com · its alternatives →

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    Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

    2022 · appblock.app · its alternatives →

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