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24 alternatives to GrayTrigger — less screen, more hugs)

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   GrayTrigger 2.0

   Visual detox for kids, families, students, and office teams

   Jan 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Grayscale the Web – A Chrome extension to help avoid mindless browsing▲119

   2018 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer▲403

   Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows

   2015 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Y-Productive▲349

   Keep your work and distractions under control

   2018 · retratoalhambra1925.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Damn Good Tools▲494

   Easy-to-use, fun productivity tools - free & open-source

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Grayscale for Safari▲77

   Turn Safari black & white and browse with less distraction

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

7. 7
   Manganum Sidebar▲581

   Your favorite productivity apps in 1 click on any Chrome tab

   2023 · manganum.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Monocle 3.0 for macOS▲400

   Noise-cancelling for your  screen now with cursor shake

   Dec 2025 · monocle.heyiam.dk · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

   2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    FocusNotch▲88

    Transform your productivity

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    focusedOS▲376

    Hide all distractions with one click

    2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Calm Tab (Beta)▲172

    Turn your browser new tab page into a minimal time tracker

    2023 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Grayscale the Web▲115

    Removes all 🌈 color from websites, turning them gray ❕

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Clearminute▲78

    Avoid distractions. Unlock the potential of your 24h. 🚀

    2019 · clearminute.github.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hygger 2.0▲153

    The all-in-one project management tool for product makers

    2019 · hygger.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SiteBlocker▲112

    Block distractions & stay focused | Chrome/Firefox extension

    2025 · blockodile.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    DueFocus▲166

    Get rid of distractions & focus on tasks that really matter

    2020 · duefocus.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    FocusNudge▲104

    Status bar app to nudge you back into focus!

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Palette For Mac▲205

    A menu bar based colour contrast analyser

    2016 · often.studio · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Watchist▲74

    Automatically refresh browser while typing your code

    2018 · npmjs.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    shovel▲130

    Productivity tool for going deep in your work

    2024 · ovel.sh · its alternatives →

23. 23
    NeutralView▲10

    Grayscale and low opacity help you stay focused browsing

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    SearchPag.es▲81

    Productivity search tool to enhance your focus

    2023 · its alternatives →

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