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24 alternatives to Focus Firewall

Get hours of focus back from distractions during work hours

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Focus Firewall launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Focus▲221
A Mac app to block distracting websites
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
2
Win The Day for Chrome▲163
Transform your browser to improve focus & boost productivity
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
3
Impulse. ▲418
Control your focus, block websites during time slots
2024 · its alternatives →
4
Just Focus▲226
Simple website blocker for Chrome 🙅💻
2018 · its alternatives →
5
inFocus▲68
Hide your LinkedIn feed so you can focus on what matters.
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
6
Stay Focused Chrome Extension▲72
Block distracting websites to help you focus on you work.
2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Show HN my christmas project: Focus.app, cut off your Internet so you can focus▲61
2011 · therealfocusapp.com · its alternatives →
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FocusMe▲63
Most powerful app and website blocker
2018 · focusme.com · its alternatives →
9
Steal back your productivity▲42
Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
10
SocialFocus▲244
Hide distractions, customize UI, stay productive & focused
2024 · socialfocus.app · its alternatives →
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Focused Work - Focus Timer▲141
Flexible focus sessions to stay productive & avoid burnout.
2020 · focusedwork.app · its alternatives →
12
Firefox Focus▲168
A free, fast and easy to use private browser.
2016 · blog.mozilla.org · its alternatives →
13
Focus Mode▲64
Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
14
SiteBlocker▲112
Block distractions & stay focused | Chrome/Firefox extension
2025 · blockodile.app · its alternatives →
15
Rocket Beta▲113
The social media that helps you focus, not distract you
2021 · fastasarocket.com · its alternatives →
16
AppBlock - Stay Focused▲72
Set time or locations to block distractions from apps.
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
17
Focuser Extension▲23
I built Focuser because I kept doom-scrolling when I was supposed to work What it does You pick any time-sink site Next visit, Focuser asks, “Do you really need this site?” If you tap Yes, you must 1⃣ Write why you need it 2⃣ Choose exactly how long you need access This 20 second friction is based on Shawn Achor’s habit-formation research Why it’s different Runs 100% client-side—no analytics, no external calls Uses Manifest V3 already (future-proof for June 2025 Chrome deprecation) Works offline Settings live in localStorage Ask Does the 20-second rule feel too long or too short? Any…
2025 · focuser.app · its alternatives →
18
Focus Mode Pro▲3
Block distractions before they steal your day.
Jun 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
19
Focus Dude▲88
Block any websites so you can focus on the web
2021 · asyrafff.com · its alternatives →
20
LinkedIn Focus▲5
Single purpose simple chrome extension, practicing distribution skills with this. Any tips?
Jul 2026 · yvetter438.github.io · its alternatives →
21
Focus Mode▲6
Block distracting sites at certain times and certain days.
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
22
FocusKeeper▲5
Block Distracting Websites, Stay Productive
2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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FocusRocket▲9
Improve your productivity and web analytics
2025 · its alternatives →
24
Focus Timer▲12
Block Apps, build deep work habits & boost your productivity
2025 · focustimer.pro · its alternatives →

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